Jammu & Kashmir may soon have private FM radio station

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) yesterday released a consultation paper on ‘Reserve Prices for Auction of FM Radio Channels’, which highlights that the FM network will be expanded to 18 additional cities and towns. The regulator said that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)..

Ritesh Khosla appointed general counsel of SPNI

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has announced the appointment of Ritesh Khosla as the new General Counsel, effective September 1, 2024. He will succeed Ashok Nambissan, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure. Ritesh Khosla, with over two decades of experience....

Times Now leads with 34.3% market share during Union Budget coverage

Times Now has reinforced its dominance in the English news channel segment, capturing a substantial 34.3 percent viewership share during the Union Budget week (Source: BARC | 10L+ | NCCS AB 22+ | Wk.30 2024). The channel achieved an impressive reach of 12,48,000 (Source: BARC | 10L+ | NCCS AB 22+ | Wk.30 2024), underlining its supremacy.

SPNI responds to Tata Play’s removal of Sony channels from bouquets

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has expressed concern over Tata Play‘s unexpected decision to remove Sony channels from the bouquets of nearly 10 mn subscribers. The company believes this move was made without prior notice to SPNI or consideration for subscribers’ preferences...

CNBC-TV18 launches College Connect series to empower future leaders

In a steadfast commitment to inspire real change, CNBC-TV18 has launched the Future Female Forward – A Women’s Collective, presented by HSBC India. This transformative movement aims to bridge gender parity gaps in the workforce. Continuing its groundbreaking efforts, the initiative has introduced the College Connect Series...

Eurosport India, MotoGP extend partnership

Eurosport has announced a new three-year agreement with MotoGP, extending their partnership until 2026. Additionally, Dorna Sports has confirmed a new contract between MotoGP and the government of Uttar Pradesh, reaffirming the inclusion of the Indian Grand Prix in the 2025 calendar....

Sony YAY celebrates Friendship Day with toon-inspired gifts

Friendship Day is just around the corner, providing a perfect opportunity to show appreciation for those special friends who brighten our lives. Whether it’s through a heartfelt card, a fun outing, or a thoughtful gift, the essence of Friendship Day lies in cherishing those who mean the most to us. Often, our best friends remind us...

ZEE5 debuts ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye’ on August 15

ZEE5, the home-grown video streaming platform and multilingual storyteller, is set to deliver an Independence Day treat with the premiere of its original, ‘Kaantaye Kaantaye,’ on August 15. This detective thriller, based on Narayan Sanyal’s ‘Sonar Kanta,’ promises to keep viewers glued to their screens as they unravel a murderous mystery alongside advocate P.K. Basu.

Audio books, movies to celebrate Friendship Day

Friendship Day, August 4, is the perfect occasion to celebrate the friends who brighten lives, whether they’re near or far. This Sunday, indulge in a binge session featuring a curated list of audiobooks, movies, and series that explore various facets of friendship...

Meta beats Q2 expectations, forecasts rosy Q3 on digital adspend

Meta Platforms beat market expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and issued a rosy sales forecast for the third quarter, signalling that robust digital-ad spending on its social media platforms can cover the cost of its artificial-intelligence investments. The Facebook and Instagram parent said it anticipates third-quarter...