SPNI, JioStar in pioneering b’cast pact for India tour of England

Leading broadcasters JioStar and Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) yesterday announced a collaboration for the Indian cricket team’s tour of England in 2025 and 2026. Under the agreement, JioStar will hold the streaming rights, while SPNI will retain the television broadcast rights, a PTI report from New Delhi stated.

NDTV formally announces Rahul Kanwal as CEO & Chief Editor

It has been in the air from the time Rahul Kanwal’s departure from the India Today Group was made public in April, but the news was formally cemented yesterday by New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) when it said that Kanwal has formally taken charge as its new Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief.

Sony PAL emerges as No.1 FTA Hindi GEC with 109mn viewers

Sony PAL, the Free-to-Air (FTA) Hindi General Entertainment Channel from Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has taken the lead in the highly competitive Hindi-speaking markets (HSM), clocking remarkable growth in viewership and weekly reach. According to BARC data (NCCS 2+, HSM, Week 19, 2025), the channel now commands a staggering....

Forbes India turns 16

As India navigates a future fuelled by innovation and upheaval, Forbes India celebrates its 16th anniversary with a commemorative edition that captures the spirit of transformation. Themed ‘Disruption’, the special issue titled ‘Giant Strides’ explores how change, even when abrupt or unexpected, can pave the way for resilience, progress, and reinvention.

Pocket FM backs Jaipur Patriots for Ultimate Table Tennis S6

Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM has stepped into the sports arena, announcing its official partnership with Jaipur Patriots for Season 6 of Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT). As the back-of-the-jersey sponsor, Pocket FM isn’t just lending its name — it’s aligning its brand with the narrative of ambition, grit, and glory on the table tennis court.

Intelsat secures Indian govt. nod to offer direct b’cast services

In a significant regulatory breakthrough, global satellite communications giant Intelsat has received approval from the Indian government to provide direct broadcast services in the country. The landmark clearance makes Intelsat one of the first foreign satellite operators authorized to deliver extensive...

WBD turns malls into cartoon wonderlands for summer

This summer, if you spot ‘Chhota Bheem’ high-fiving ‘Mr. Bean’ while ‘Ben 10’ breaks into a dance-off with ‘Tom & Jerry’ at your local mall—don’t rub your eyes. It’s not a fever dream. It’s Warner Bros. Discovery’s full-blown, high-energy, toon-fuelled summer extravaganza making malls across India the ultimate cartoon playgrounds.

WION’s ‘Gravitas Plus’ brings back depth to prime-time news

In a media landscape flooded with breaking headlines, social media soundbites and 24/7 news alerts, WION’s ‘Gravitas Plus’ stands apart—offering viewers a measured, research-driven approach to global journalism. Airing every Saturday at 8pm IST and 3:30 pm GMT, the show is designed for audiences looking beyond the noise and into the nuance.

ZEE Bharat emerges as people’s voice with strong ground reporting

ZEE Bharat is fast carving a distinct identity in India’s competitive news space by staying rooted in grassroots reporting and delivering culturally resonant stories that strike a chord with the nation’s heartland. In an era flooded with loud studio debates and rapid-fire headlines....

Ram Kapoor’s ‘Mistry’ to premiere June 27 on JioHotstar

Get ready to meet India’s most brilliantly bizarre detective. Ram Kapoor returns to the screen in a never-seen-before avatar as Armaan Mistry, the quirky, obsessive, and oddly lovable sleuth in ‘Mistry’, JioHotstar’s newest original thriller-comedy series, premiering June 27, 2025.