BBC India forms new entity to meet FDI regulations

Four BBC staff members on Tuesday announced plans to leave the organization and form a new entity in India named Collective Newsroom, which will provide services “as commissioned by the BBC” and in compliance with the country’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.

Agenda Aaj Tak gathers elite leaders for New Delhi event

Aaj Tak, India’s leading news channel, is all set to host the 11th edition of Agenda Aaj Tak, their flagship event, on December 13-14 in New Delhi. This highly anticipated two-day event will bring together an impressive roster of thought leaders

DoT overhauls spectrum charge methodology

To promote ease of doing business, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised the methodology to levy spectrum charges on captive users, rationalising fees paid by such players. As per officials, the DoT will now be charging for spectrum based on area as against the number of devices earlier.

Prime Video launches Anime Times

Prime Video, a beloved entertainment hub in India, has announced the launch of its first dedicated anime channel, Anime Times, on Prime Video Channels. This premiere streaming service, originally available in Japan, now makes its debut in India, offering a vast collection of anime movies

WhatsApp rolling out pin messages

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned messaging platform, has unveiled a suite of new features aiming to elevate user experience and privacy. Among these updates, WhatsApp has commenced the rollout of pinned messages, a connection health feature for video calls..

Apple reveals best apps, games of 2023 on App Store

Apple has unveiled the most popular downloaded apps and games of 2023, with year-end charts localised for users in more than 35 countries and regions. The 2023 charts, now available on the App Store‘s Today tab, include the top free and paid apps and games..

Riot Games launches first VALORANT ‘Convergence’ tournament in India

Riot Games announced on November 23 that it plans to host Convergence, the inaugural international VALORANT esports tournament in the country. Teaming up with The Esports Club, the tournament is slated to unfold between December 14 and 17, 2023,

15th Indian Film Festival Melbourne set for August 2024

The 15th edition of the Indian Film Festival Melbourne will open on August 15, 2024, and will feature the Indian Independence Day Celebrations (flag hoisting), IFFM Awards Night, IFFM Dance Competition, and IFFM Closing Night. The upcoming edition of the film festival was announced by Victoria governor...

Prime Video unveils ‘Mission Start’ trailer

Prime Video, one of India’s premier entertainment platforms, has unveiled an intriguing glimpse into its latest Original competitive reality series, ‘Mission Start Ab.’ This groundbreaking show, a collaboration between Prime Video and the Office

Rajinikanth’s 170th film title unveiled on his 73rd birthday

Lyca Productions on Tuesday announced that superstar Rajinikanth’s 170th film is titled ‘Vettaiyan’. The Tamil film, which was announced in March, will be directed by TJ Gnanavel of Jai Bhim fame. The production house shared the film’s title teaser on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s 73rd birthday, PTI reported.