Big Tech vs. news publishers: No govt. mandate on revenue share

The Indian government has not yet laid down any guidelines that mandates digital platforms like Google, X Facebook or other tech companies to share revenue with digital news publishers — a trend that is increasingly being seen in developed countries, including Canada, France and Australia.

Adesh Kumar Gupta steps down as Director from ZEEL

In a recent development, Adesh Kumar Gupta, currently serving as a Director at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), has communicated his decision not to pursue re-appointment following the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). Gupta conveyed this through a formal letter addressed to the company,

Aaj Tak dominates Hindi news channels during election week

In the midst of a high-stakes election week encompassing crucial states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, Aaj Tak asserted its dominance as the leading Hindi news channel, per BARC India’s Week 49’23 data.

SRK bags top spot in UK’s 2023 South Asian celeb list

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, referred to as the King Khan of the Indian film industry, has topped a UK list of the ‘Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World’ previewed in London on Wednesday. The 58-year-old actor, who had double box-office success this year with action thrillers ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawaan’,

Shemaroo appoints Swati Darekar Hindi GEC prog. head

Shemaroo Entertainment has made a significant addition to its leadership team by appointing Swati Darekar as the Head of Programming for the Hindi General Entertainment Channel (GEC). With an illustrious career in the domain of General Entertainment Channels

Times Now dominates English news genre during State polls

Times Now has emerged as the most-watched English news channel during the recently held State Assembly Election held in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. It dominated the viewership with extensive coverage under ‘Mandate 2023..

Charu Asopa ventures into OTT in ‘Johri’ on MX Player

Embracing a new chapter in her career, Charu Asopa, known for her decade-long stint in television, has marked her foray into the world of OTT with the recently unveiled series, ‘Johri,’ streaming on MX Player and Atrangii TV. In ‘Johri,’ Asopa embodies the enigmatic persona of Tani..

Netflix reveals viewership data for 18,000 titles

Netflix has lifted the curtain on viewership statistics for over 18,000 titles spanning six months. The inaugural ‘What We Watched’ report, encapsulating viewing figures from January to June 2023, sheds light on both original and licensed content, encompassing a staggering 99 percent of all streaming activity on the platform.

‘Killer Soup’ series set for Jan 11 Netflix release

‘Killer Soup’, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Konkona Sen Sharma, will be released on January 11 on Netflix, the streaming platform announced yesterday. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey of ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Sonchiriya’ fame, the comedy crime-drama

Disney, Comcast up adspend on Insta after X pause

Big US companies including Walt Disney and Comcast increased advertising spending on Instagram after pausing commercials on X last month, according to Sensor Tower, as marketers flee the Elon Musk-owned social media platform over antisemitic content.