Guest Column: Will new Broadcast Bill ’23 tighten controls on communication media?

Indian Media Scenario 2023 From a single-channel Doordarshan channel in 1982 to 900 TV channels in 2023, Indian media has seen an enormous explosion of multi-language content, with 200 million TV homes.  There are 1500 Multi-System Operators, 1,00,000 local Cable Operators, three private DTH  Networks, and Prasar Bharati Free Dish.

Reliance Jio poised for satcom service approval

Reliance Jio is on the brink of securing essential approvals from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch its satellite-powered gigabit fibre services in the country. These authorizations, crucial for deploying global satellite bandwidth capacity in India, are expected imminently after Jio’s comprehensive submissions to the regulatory body..

Three animated ‘Game of Thrones’ series in development

‘Game of Thrones’ author George R R Martin has shared with fans that he has three animated projects, set in the world of ‘A Song of Ice & Fire’, currently under various stages of development with HBO. The 75-year-old writer, in his new blog post, shared his love for Netflix‘s animated series ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ and then pivoted to share updates on the new shows, PTI reported.

Airtel services to acquire 97.1% stake in Beetel Teletech

Bharti Airtel Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has agreed to the acquisition of 49.45 lakh shares or 97.1 percent stake in Beetel Teletech, another Bharti Group company, according to a filing. Pegging the cost of acquisition at Rs 669 crore, the filing said this acquisition is a part of the company

Tech giants address security risks in Dec updates

During December 2023, major tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple diligently tackled a slew of security vulnerabilities across their platforms. Google took significant strides by patching nearly 100 security issues in Android, with a focus on critical flaws in the Framework.Among these, CVE-2023-40088 posed a risk of remote code execution..

Janhvi, Khushi to redefine sibling bonds on ‘Koffee…’ show

Bollywood’s sister duo, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are geared up to grace the screens in an upcoming episode of the popular streaming chat show ‘Koffee with Karan‘. The promo of the forthcoming episode, released by the show’s creators, teases an engaging exchange between the siblings, promising insights into their careers, family dynamics..

Exciting lineup of Hindi movies to watch in 2024

Hindi movie enthusiasts have a lot to anticipate in the coming year as the cinematic landscape prepares to unveil a diverse array of films, encompassing grand spectacles that dominated screens in 2023. According to PTI, here’s a glimpse into some of the most eagerly awaited releases:

WhatsApp bans over 71 lakh accounts in India in Nov 2023

Meta-owned WhatsApp announced a significant crackdown on bad actors in India, revealing a record ban of over 71 lakh accounts in November 2023. This action aligns with the compliance requirements set forth by the new IT Rules 2021, according to the company’s statement on Monday.Within November 1-30, WhatsApp took action against 71,96,000 accounts..

Neha Singh launches OTT platform Freizeit Media

Entrepreneur Neha Singh has officially launched Freizeit Media, an India-based OTT platform and media production company headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. With a mission to elevate regional languages, Freizeit Media aims to showcase a diverse range of content including movies, short films, web series, and in-house productions.

HFCL wins ₹1,127 cr BSNL network transformation deal

HFCL Ltd. (HFCL) on Monday said it has secured a Rs 1,127 crore order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) aimed at transforming the optical transport network (OTN) infrastructure across the state-owned telco’s pan-India network. HFCL’s comprehensive network upgrade will not only cater to the requirements of enterprise and FTTH/broadband services but also position BSNL for the future