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YouTube Strikes Deal with Paramount, Adds Paramount+ to Its Offerings

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 17, 2025

YouTube TV subscribers can now enjoy Paramount+ with SHOWTIME as part of an extended agreement between Google and Paramount Global....

Apple TV+ Now Available on Android Devices

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 14, 2025

Apple Expands Streaming Service to Android Users Worldwide...

JioCinema and Hotstar Merge to Form JioHotstar: A New Streaming Giant

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 14, 2025

JioCinema and Hotstar have merged into JioHotstar, creating India's most dominant streaming platform with extensive content and sports rights....

TruthTell Hackathon: AI-Powered Battle Against Misinformation in Live Broadcasting

By Indrani Priyadarshini on February 4, 2025

A groundbreaking hackathon titled TruthTell has been launched, harnessing the power of AI to combat misinformation in live broadcasting, with...

BBC Unveils Climate Transition Plan to Achieve Net Zero by 2050

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 29, 2025

The BBC has launched its first Climate Transition Plan, detailing its strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and contribute...

Mahakumbh 2025: A Digital Celebration of Unity Showcasing ‘Unity in Diversity’

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 28, 2025

Digital exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025 showcases India’s ‘Unity in Diversity’ and promotes awareness about Government schemes for development and entrepreneurship....

India Sets the Stage for WAVES Summit 2025

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 28, 2025

India positions itself as the global hub for creativity with the launch of WAVES Bazaar, prestigious awards, and innovative challenges....

India’s Streaming Landscape: Who’s Leading the Race?

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 23, 2025

A comprehensive analysis of India’s OTT landscape reveals the dominance of Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar in shaping streaming...

BBC Studios Considers Exit from India: Challenges in Media Production Sector

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 20, 2025

BBC Studios is reportedly evaluating a potential exit from its India content production business due to challenges in the competitive...

Coldplay’s Ahmedabad Concert to Stream Live on Disney+ Hotstar: A Republic Day Treat for India

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 17, 2025

Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour live from Ahmedabad, exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar this Republic Day....

India’s CDN boom: Transforming digital connectivity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 15, 2025

India’s CDN market is rapidly evolving, driven by growing data consumption, OTT platforms, and digital initiatives, with Tier-2 and Tier-3...

Fubo joins forces with Disney to form streaming giant in US

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 7, 2025

Fubo and Disney unite to reshape the streaming landscape with a groundbreaking partnership....

Reliance Industries strengthens control over Viacom18 through equity share conversion

By Indrani Priyadarshini on January 2, 2025

Viacom18 transitions into a direct subsidiary of Reliance Industries following a significant share conversion....

Airtel and ZEE5 join forces to offer exclusive digital content

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 20, 2024

Stream the best of ZEE5 with Airtel WiFi—your gateway to endless entertainment!...

Government blocks 18 OTT platforms for vulgar content under IT Rules 2021

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 19, 2024

India strengthens digital content regulation by blocking OTT platforms for publishing obscene content....

Glance TV revolutionizes idle screens with AI-powered smart features in partnership with Airtel

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 11, 2024

Transforming passive TV time into an engaging, real-time experience with Glance TV's innovative features....

BSNL's IFTV now in Punjab: Revolutionizing TV without internet

By Indrani Priyadarshini on December 2, 2024

India’s first fiber-based TV service expands to its third circle....

IT Minister advocates tighter controls on social media and OTT content

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 29, 2024

India seeks stricter social media controls to safeguard cultural values and curb misinformation....

From niche to mainstream: Korean content thrives on Netflix

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 27, 2024

K-dramas capture 80% of Netflix’s global audience, redefining entertainment trends....

Doordarshan goes digital: WAVES OTT unveiled at 55th IFFI

By Indrani Priyadarshini on November 22, 2024

WAVES, Prasar Bharati’s OTT platform, blends nostalgia with cutting-edge digital experiences, redefining Indian entertainment....

Punit Goenka Steps Down as MD of Zee, To Continue as CEO

By Kumar Harshit on November 20, 2024

While he has been the CEO of Zee Entertainment Enterprises since his appointment on January 1, 2005, his stepping down...

Shemaroo and PWR Join Hands to Start Shemarooverse

By Kumar Harshit on November 20, 2024

PWR’s technology enables the tokenization of content and the creation of digital collectibles, driving the revenue streams for the upcoming...

Prasar Bharti Steers Pilot Tests for Direct-to-Mobile Telecast

By Kumar Harshit on October 24, 2024

Broadcast signals, independent of the internet, enable high-quality audio and video streaming with enhanced potential....