India pay TV revenues to continue declining over 2024-29: GlobalData

India’s telecom and pay  TV services revenue is forecast to increase a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6 percent from $46.3 billion in 2024 to $61.9 billion in 2029, driven by revenue contributions from mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Hyundai Motor back in ICC fold with multi-year cricket deal

The ICC yesterday announced a major multi-year global partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, welcoming the global automotive manufacturer as a Premier Partner for upcoming ICC events. The auto company had been a partner previously from 2011 to 2015....

Paramount, Netflix fuel US’ Nov TV growth; YouTube, Disney lead

Television viewing in the United States in November 2025 was shaped by a mix of live sports, marquee streaming releases and holiday-driven consumption, according to Nielsen’s latest Media Distributor Gauge.....

Zee launches Zee Immerse to redefine branded IPs

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited has announced the launch of Zee Immerse, a new vertical aimed at creating immersive, inclusive and platform-agnostic branded intellectual properties. The initiative is designed to address the changing dynamics of brand storytelling...

Cricket, celebs, creators dominate India’s social buzz: Comscore

Cricket stars, film celebrities and digital creators continued to drive conversations across social platforms in India, according to the latest India Weekly Social Scorecard released by Comscore for the period between December 15 and December 21, 2025....

Waves OTT series ‘Manushya’ earns praise for humour, rooted storytelling

A new Hindi web series, ‘Manushya’, streaming on Waves OTT, has been drawing strong audience appreciation for its humour-driven storytelling, engaging performances and culturally rooted narrative.

Discovery Global appoints Adrienne O’Hara as communications chief

Discovery Global has appointed Gap Inc veteran Adrienne O’Hara as its Executive Vice President and Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer, as the cable network parent prepares for its planned separation from Warner Bros. Discovery.

Rohit Sharma enters ‘Stranger Things’ Upside Down in Netflix teaser

Netflix India has unveiled a new teaser for the upcoming season of ‘Stranger Things’, bringing an unexpected crossover with Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma. Released on December 23, the film blends the worlds of sport and pop culture...

Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Parasakthi’ to hit theatres on Jan 10

Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan-starrer ‘Parasakthi’ is set to arrive in cinemas earlier than planned, with the makers confirming a theatrical release on January 10, 2026. The film, which also features Ravi Mohan, marks one of the most awaited Tamil releases of the coming year.

‘Maharani’ actor Vipin Sharma says conveying authority tough

Actor Vipin Sharma says the most challenging aspect of his role in ‘Maharani 4’ was to convey authority as a politician up against Huma Qureshi’s main protagonist Rani Bharti. In the popular SonyLIV series, directed by Puneet Prakash, Sharma played the character of Prime Minister Sudhakar Sriniwas Joshi....

Prakash Raj is brand ambassador for 17th Bengaluru film fest

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday held a meeting with the organising committee of the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) to review preparations for the upcoming edition of the prestigious cinematic event.,,

BIG FM’s Santa Cause 2025 cheers hearing-impaired kids

BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, brought the spirit of Christmas alive with the successful culmination of its Santa Cause 2025 initiative, spreading joy and warmth among students of The Stephen High School for the Deaf and Aphasic....

RunnTV adds Rusk Media’s Alright FAST channel to lineup

RunnTV has expanded its FAST content portfolio this holiday season with the launch of Alright, a channel from Rusk Media that is now streaming on the platform. The addition marks another step in RunnTV’s strategy to strengthen its lineup with youth-focused, relatable entertainment that reflects contemporary Indian life...

Tata Play Bollywood Masala lines up Salman Khan b’day special

Tata Play Bollywood Masala is set to celebrate the birthday of Bollywood’s enduring superstar Salman Khan with a specially curated four-day programming block that traces the many phases of his cinematic journey....

Naukri, JioHotstar bring back workplace ‘Hardly Working’ S2

Naukri and JioHotstar have reunited to launch Season 2 of ‘Hardly Working’, the workplace comedy series that struck a chord with young professionals when it premiered last year. Building on the response to its first season....