Rajnish Ahuja takes editorial charge at ABP News

Rajnish Ahuja has officially taken over the editorial reins at ABP News, following the departure of Sant Prasad, who quit the channel recently. Ahuja, who rejoined ABP Network in March 2024 as Executive Vice President, has now assumed the role of Executive Vice President News & Production. With over 20 years of media...

On ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, Madani calls for SGPC-like polls for Waqf Boards

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani, on ‘Aap Ki Adalat’, said that all State Waqf Boards and Central Waqf Council should be elected bodies like the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). His remark comes in the wake of the Waqf Amendment Bill....

DirecTV, Dish in merger talks again

Telecom operator AT&T and its joint-venture partner TPG are in early-stage talks to merge their DirecTV satellite TV service with EchoStar owned Dish, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. The two companies first attempted to merge back in 2002 when the U.S. Justice Department blocked the tie-up.....

Netflix sued for ‘Squid Game’-related plagiarism by Soham Shah

Director Soham Shah has filed a lawsuit against Netflix for allegedly plagiarising his 2009 film ‘Luck’ to make the Korean series ‘Squid Game’, a claim the streamer on Sunday said holds no merit. “This claim has no merit. ‘Squid Game’ was created by and written by Hwang Dong Hyuk and we intend to defend this matter vigorously....

‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ not ‘Sex Tape’, says director

Director Raaj Shaandilyaa says his upcoming film ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri, has nothing to do with the Hollywood film ‘Sex Tape’. The filmmaker, best known for the ‘Dream Girl’ franchise headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana, said he hasn’t even seen the 2014 film featuring Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz, a PTI report stated yesterday....

Van Heusen names Taapsee Pannu as brand ambassador

Van Heusen, a leading power dressing brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has announced Taapsee Pannu as its new brand ambassador. Known for her versatility and strong on-screen presence, Taapsee will be the face of the brand’s latest campaign, ‘Lead Every Role,’ which highlights the modern woman’s multifaceted lifestyle...

Shemaroo Umang launches ‘Main Dil Tum Dhadkan’

Shemaroo Umang, in collaboration with Shashi Sumeet Productions, is set to premiere its latest drama, ‘Main Dil Tum Dhadkan’, on September 16, 2024. Airing Monday to Saturday at 8:30 pm, the show dives deep into the emotional bonds of motherhood, emphasizing that true maternal love transcends biological connections....

Netflix to discontinue support for older iPhones, iPads

Netflix has announced it will soon discontinue support for older Apple devices running iOS 16, which could impact users of popular models like the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and the first-generation iPad Pro. As these devices cannot upgrade to iOS 17 or later, Netflix users will no longer have access to new updates and features....

‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ S2 premiere on Sept. 21

The much-loved The Great Indian Kapil Show is back on Netflix with its second season, premiering on September 21, 2024. This 13-episode season will bring fresh laughter every Saturday at 8:00 pm. Kapil Sharma, along with his hilarious team—Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda....

Netflix greenlights ‘Love Untangled,’ Korean youth romance set in 1998

Netflix has officially greenlit ‘Love Untangled’, a Korean youth romance set in 1998. The film delves into themes of first love, friendship, and self-acceptance, with the story revolving around 19-year-old Park Se-ri and her quest to straighten her curly hair before confessing her love. Along the way, she becomes entangled with transfer student Han Yun-seok, adding an unexpected twist to her plans.....