India has the biggest talent pool in the audio-visual sector, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, India’s junior Minister for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said on Sunday at Cannes, urging global filmmakers to explore the country's lucrative movie market.

Minister Murugan bats for India’s tech prowess at Cannes

India has the biggest talent pool in the audio-visual sector, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, India’s junior Minister for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said on Sunday at Cannes, urging global filmmakers to explore the country's lucrative movie market. Speaking at the Cannes Next, a ...


Prasar Bharati unveils new content & ad codes for DD, AIR

Prasar Bharati unveils new content & ad codes for DD, AIR

Prasar Bharati, parent of Indian Doordarshan and All India Radio, has unveiled the new advertising and programming code for the two pubcasters with the content norms borrowing a little from the do’s and don’ts listed in the Cable TV Networks Regulation Act.

The programme code of Pras...


Nachiket Pantvaidya quits Balaji Telefilms

Nachiket Pantvaidya quits Balaji Telefilms

Nachiket Pantvaidya, chief executive officer at Balaji Telefilms has stepped down from his post after a stint of one year. “Pursuant to Regulation 30 of Listing Regulations, we would like to inform you that the Board of Directors at their Meeting held today i.e. May 20, 2022, through Video Conferencing (“VC”) / Other Audio-Visual Means (“OAVM...


Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Vamsi Murth joins Disney + Hotstar as ED, head content marketing

Disney + Hotstar has appointed Vamsi Murthy as executive director and head of content and partnerships, he announced his new role on his LinkedIn account. Vamsi was previously associated with BookMyShow as head of marketing from May 2021. He has been associated with Zee5 as vice president of marketing, Myntra Jabong as director of brand marke...


Vi appoints Shailendra Singh as Operations Director

Vi appoints Shailendra Singh as Operations Director

Vodafone Idea has appointed former Bharti Airtel executive Shailendra Singh as Operations Director. Vi shared the news on their LinkedIn post, “We extend a warm welcome to you, Shailendra Singh, Looking forward to working with you and hope you enjoy a long, fruitful journey with us.” Singh will be based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat in his new...


Indian streaming ecosystem strong: Anurag Thakur@Cannes

Indian streaming ecosystem strong: Anurag Thakur@Cannes

India's OTT market is set to grow at 21 per cent every year, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said on Thursday at Cannes even as he invited foreign producers to shoot films and other projects in the country. Speaking at the "India Forum" at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the Minister said a...