NDTV appoints Alok Paranjpe as lead marketing for NDTV Profit, NDTV Marathi

NDTV has announced the appointment of Alok Paranjpe as the new Lead Marketing for NDTV Profit and NDTV Marathi. Paranjpe shared his excitement about the role on LinkedIn, stating, “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Lead Marketing NDTV Profit and NDTV Marathi at NDTV!”...

OTTplay launches in-car entertainment in MG Motors’ Windsor

OTTplay, India’s leading AI-based OTT content aggregator, has unveiled a groundbreaking in-car entertainment experience in collaboration with MG Motors’ Windsor EV. With this innovative integration, passengers can now access streaming platforms directly from the car’s dashboard, transforming travel into an immersive entertainment experience...

Prime Video’s Maitri collective explores the power of the female gaze in storytelling

Prime Video recently unveiled a new session of ‘Maitri: Female First Collective’, where seven prominent women from India’s entertainment industry came together to discuss the impact of the female gaze on storytelling. The session featured Ananya Panday, Kritika Kamra, Ishita Moitra...

PVR INOX launches Kareena Kapoor film festival celebrating 25 years of cinematic excellence

PVR INOX Limited has officially announced the launch of the Kareena Kapoor Film Festival, honoring the illustrious 25-year career of Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan. The grand event took place on September 18, 2024, at LIDO cinema, attended by Kapoor and key executives from PVR INOX, including Kamal Gianchandani, Niharika Bijli, and Aamer Bijli....

KBC to host special episode featuring Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam on Sept. 22

Sony Entertainment Television’s popular quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) Season 16, hosted by Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, will air a star-studded episode featuring renowned singers Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam. The episode, which will air on Friday, September 22, promises a unique blend of music, memories...

BIG FM launches ‘BIG Green Durga’ campaign to promote eco-friendly celebrations

BIG FM, one of India’s leading radio networks, officially launched its highly anticipated ‘BIG Green Durga’ campaign at a press conference held at The Astor, Kolkata. Renowned actress Aparajita Adhya was announced as the ambassador of the campaign, which aims to inspire...

News18 SheShakti Summit honours women leaders

The 2024 News18 SheShakti summit paid tribute to exceptional women who have shattered barriers and significantly contributed to India’s transformation. The event, held in New Delhi, gathered influential women leaders, policymakers, and changemakers, including Hon’ble Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India....

Netflix announces star-studded cast for ‘Black Mirror’ S7

Netflix has confirmed that ‘Black Mirror’ will return for its highly anticipated seventh season in 2025, featuring a stellar lineup including Awkwafina, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti, and Rashida Jones. The dystopian sci-fi series, created by Charlie Brooker, will dive back into its trademark...

News18 Lokmat celebrates Ganeshotsav with celeb presence

News18 Lokmat’s ‘Bappa Morya Re’ event showcased a vibrant blend of cultural and political engagement during the Ganesh Festival, which concluded with the visarjan on September 12. The celebrations drew an impressive gathering of celebrities and leaders seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha, becoming a focal point of Maharashtra’s cultural and social landscape.

‘Anandi’ to premiere on Zee Bangla on Sept. 23

Zee Bangla, one of Bengal’s leading entertainment channels, is set to premiere its much-anticipated show ‘Anandi’ on September 23. This new daily drama, airing at 6:30pm, promises to captivate viewers with its emotionally resonant storyline centered on love, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. ‘Anandi’ follows the life of a determined young woman...

Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis to star in ‘Kay Scarpetta’ series on Prime Video

Prime Video has announced a new series based on Patricia Cornwell’s best-selling crime novels, with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis leading the cast. Kidman will portray Kay Scarpetta, a top forensic pathologist, while Curtis will play her sister, Dorothy...

Google to revamp YouTube, aiming to compete with Netflix

YouTube, owned by Google, is set to introduce a new feature allowing creators to organize their content into seasons and episodes, mirroring the structure used by streaming platforms like Netflix. This change aims to improve content navigation and enhance the binge-watching experience, particularly for viewers on TV, where YouTuber revenue has seen a 30 percent annual increase, TOI reported....

Ade Rawcliffe appointed ITV Chief People Officer

ITV has announced the appointment of Ade Rawcliffe as Chief People Officer, effective January 2025. Rawcliffe, currently serving as the Group Director of Diversity and Inclusion, will take over from David Osborn, the current Chief People Officer, who will leave ITV in Spring 2025. The two will work closely over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition....

Snapchat pushes ‘Safer’ image, but concerns persist

Snapchat is positioning itself as a healthier alternative to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which have been criticized for their impact on youth mental health. At Snap’s annual conference, CEO Evan Spiegel highlighted the platform’s distinct approach, stating it aims to offer a different social experience. Recent studies, such as one from the University of Amsterdam, suggest that Snapchat has positive effects on friendships...

YouTube unveils ‘Hype’ to boost emerging creators

At its annual ‘Made on YouTube’ event, YouTube introduced Hype, a new tool designed to help emerging creators grow their audience. The feature allows creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers to promote (“hype”) videos that have been released for less than seven days. Creators can be featured on a weekly leaderboard ranking the top 100 hyped videos...