A parliamentary panel has — while acknowledging that cable TV subscriber base in India has been declining over the years — suggested the government and sector regulator TRAI take various corrective measures through collaborative measures with stakeholders, and recommended framing of a comprehensive set of regulations addressing the concerns of the cable industry.
The News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), representing 28 leading news and digital broadcasters in India, has submitted critical comments on the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, expressing strong reservations on various proposals in the draft rules. For starters, in its submission on the Broadcast Services (regulations) Bill 2023, NBDA...
Amit Sinha, formerly the President of Strategy and Research at INDIA TV (Independent News Service Pvt Ltd), has been promoted to the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In his new role, Sinha will lead strategic initiatives aimed at driving growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring organizational excellence across TV and digital platforms. Announcing his elevation on LinkedIn, Sinha expressed his enthusiasm
In a bid to address the often unexplored dimensions of news stories, CNN-News18, India’s premier English news channel, has unveiled a new weekend show titled ‘Crux of the Matter.’ The show, hosted by Consulting Editor Rahul Shivshankar, seeks to provide viewers with comprehensive insights into critical news events and their underlying complexities.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought the Supreme Court view on whether its sale or grant of media rights qualified as taxable “franchise services,” therefore subject to service tax. The issue arose after the Bombay High Court last year asked the cricket body to approach the Supreme Court to determine whether service tax can be levied for services rendered by the cricket board following
CNBC-TV18, India’s leading English business news channel, is set to unveil the second edition of CNBC-TV18’s Future. Female. Forward – The Women’s Collective, presented by HSBC India. The launch event, scheduled for February 10, 2024, in New Delhi, is geared towards reinforcing CNBC-TV18’s commitment to championing female empowerment and fostering gender diversity in the business realm, the channel said in a press release.
Coke Studio Bharat gears up for the highly anticipated Season 2 launch on February 9, 2024, following the international success of its debut season. With the theme of ‘Apna Sunao,’ the new season aims to empower voices from India’s heartland on a global stage. Creative architect Ankur Tewari leads the stellar team, including prominent figures like Swanand Kirkire, Kausar Munir, and KJ Singh..
The trailer for the new streaming series ‘Love Storiyaan’ was revealed yesterday, offering a glimpse into six inspiring love stories. Bollywood director-producer Karan Johar introduces the diverse narratives directed by Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni. Each director brings a personal touch to the stories, showcasing the journeys of real-life couples...
In a bid to enhance user interaction, Instagram, owned by Meta, is reportedly developing a feature enabling users to compose messages with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi shared a screenshot revealing an option to “write with AI” while messaging another user, IANS reported.
On Thursday, Sebi has barred 10 entities, including guests experts, appearing on a business news channel from the securities market and directed seizure of unlawful gains of Rs 7.41 crore made by them through alleged stock manipulation. In its probe, the markets regulator found that few guest experts shared advance information pertaining to recommendations to be made by them with certain entities ..