Guest Column: Will DD FreeDish go encrypted?

Despite a public broadcaster’s noble and laudable goals, maybe it’s not always feasible to give such a service free run; especially when it commercially competes with similar private sector services and still remains outside the stringent regulatory regimen laid out for others.

Tata Play Binge launches PaaS solution for Bangladesh’s Akash Digital TV

Tata Play Binge, utilizing its advanced Cloud technology, has launched a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution for Akash Digital TV, the Direct To Home (DTH) service by BEXIMCO Communications Limited in Bangladesh.

Spotify introduces comment feature for podcast episodes

Spotify is rolling out a new feature allowing listeners to leave comments on podcast episodes, starting today. This move, inspired by a similar feature on Apple Podcasts, aims to enhance interaction between podcast creators and their audiences.

Crunchyroll disables comments, UGC to protect community

Crunchyroll, a leading anime streaming platform, has disabled all user comments on anime episodes and news articles. This significant change aims to prioritize creating a safe and respectful community environment.

‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Rocky Aur Rani…’ lead IFFM nominations

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced its nominations for the 2024 awards, with Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ leading the pack. Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ‘12th Fail’ and Jeo Baby’s ‘Kaathal – The Core’ also garnered multiple nominations, PTI reported.

Sony LIV announces premiere date for ‘Tanaav’ S2

Sony LIV has set the premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of ‘Tanaav’, the Indian adaptation of the acclaimed Israeli series ‘Fauda’. The new season will begin streaming on September 12.

‘Shrek 5’ to hit theaters July 2026

After years of anticipation, DreamWorks Animation has officially announced the release date for the highly-anticipated fifth installment of the Shrek franchise. ‘Shrek 5’ is set to hit theaters in July 2026, with the original cast returning to reprise their iconic roles.

ZEE5 Global announces ‘Blue Tick’

EE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announces ‘Blue Tick,’ streaming on their add-ons platform Epic-On from July 19.

Star Gold to premiere ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ on July 14

The much-loved family entertainer, ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, is set for its World TV premiere on Star Gold this Sunday at 8:00 pm.

Kubbra Sait joins cast of David Dhawan’s next film

Actor Kubbra Sait, renowned for her roles in ‘Sacred Games’ and ‘Jawaani Jaaneman,’ has joined the cast of veteran filmmaker David Dhawan’s upcoming movie.