Zee asks Sony India for merger deadline extension

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises said in a stock exchange filing on Sunday that it had sought a further extension of a merger deadline from the Indian arm of Japan’s Sony Group “to make the scheme effective”. Zee Entertainment said in a separate filing on Saturday that independent board directors Vivek Mehra and Sasha Mirchandani...

Telecom Bill 2023 expected in Lok Sabha Monday

The government is likely to table the Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha on Monday. The Telecommunications Bill 2023 aims to replace the 138 years old Indian Telegraph Act that governs the telecom sector. “The President has been informed about the Telecommunications Bill 2023. It is likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday...

ASCI tightens brand extension rules for restricted categories

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has updated its guidelines for ‘Qualification of Brand Extension-products and services’ under the restricted category prohibited from advertising by law. These modifications have been detailed in Chapter III Clause 3.6 (a) of the ASCI code, and specifically target brand extensions associated with restricted categories such as...

Kiran Dcruz joins Tips Industries as Senior VP

Tips Industries (TIPS), a player in the music and entertainment industry, has announced the appointment of Kiran Dcruz as senior vice president for brands and partnerships. In his new role, Dcruz will lead the strategy for the Tips Music brand and build collaborative partnerships between brands, artists and music, The Economic Times reported.

Sushma Rajesh joins Viacom18 as Kannada & Marathi cluster head

Sushma Rajesh, an industry veteran, has taken up the pivotal position of Cluster Head – Kannada and Marathi at Viacom18 Media Private Limited, signaling a significant shift in her esteemed career. Rajesh, formerly associated with The Walt Disney Company as Senior Vice President and Business Head – Kannada, brings over two decades of expertise to her new role.

Telecom Bill 2023 debuts in Lok Sabha for review

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday tabled the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha amid sloganeering by opposition in the house. The lower house has been adjourned till 2 PM by deputy speaker Rajendra Agrawal. The bill empowers the government to suspend or prohibit use of telecom equipment from countries or a person as may be notified

Neha Dhupia set for international debut in 'Blue 52' by Ali El Arabi

Actress Neha Dhupia is set to make her international film debut with 'Blue 52', directed by renowned Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi. Ali El Arabi, celebrated for his award-winning documentary feature 'Captains of Za’atari', IANS reported in Mumbai. 'Blue 52' unfolds against the stunning backdrops of Kochi, India, and Qatar.

Ravi Teja announces new film titled ‘Mr Bachchan’

Popular Telugu actor Ravi Teja revealed the exciting news to his fans on Sunday, announcing his next cinematic outing titled ‘Mr Bachchan.’ Paying homage to his idol, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Ravi Teja shared that the film, directed by Harish Shankar, is set to captivate audiences with its tagline ‘Naam Tho Suna Hoga’...

WhatsApp Beta tests 'Manage Emoji Replacement' feature

Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp is introducing a new feature, 'manage emoji replacement,' in its beta version for Windows 2.2350.3.0, targeting select beta testers via the Microsoft Store update. This update empowers users by allowing them to disable the automatic text-to-emoji replacement ..

Sidharth Malhotra, Rohit Shetty unveils ‘Indian Police Force’ teaser

Bollywood heartthrob Sidharth Malhotra is geared up for his digital debut in the much-anticipated web series ‘Indian Police Force.’ Teaming up with renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty, Malhotra is all set to don the cop avatar alongside powerhouse performers Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi.