Govt. withdraws memo on copyright law, Internet b’cast

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has withdrawn an office memorandum of September 2016 regarding extending the scope of a rule of copyright law to internet transmissions. In 2016, through an office memorandum, the government decided to include Internet...

Times Now honours inspiring Indians, Olympic medallists

Times Now, an English news channel, hosted the Amazing Indians Awards 2024 that celebrated the indomitable spirit of 13 exceptional individuals whose relentless courage, determination, and selfless actions have not only inspired change, but also left a lasting impact on the lives of many, reinforcing the true spirit of service and leadership.

Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit spotlights SIPs

The Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit 2024 spotlighted the growing impact of SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) in advancing financial inclusion across India, especially in smaller towns. The event, hosted in Mumbai, gathered finance leaders, regulators, and industry experts to explore how SIPs are empowering Bharat’s economic landscape.

‘Stree 2’ marches to Rs. 500 cr global gross BO collections

Horror comedy ‘Stree 2’, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor, has earned over Rs 500 crore worldwide in gross box office collections, the makers announced yesterday. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, the Hindi film is the sequel to 2018’s ‘Stree’. The production banner shared the latest box office figures of ‘Stree 2’ on its X page.

Jio Studios to strengthen market leadership

Jio Studios, the content arm of Reliance Industries (RIL), is doubling down on consolidating its market leadership and building powerful film franchises. With at least Rs. 2,000 crore invested in content at any given time, the studio is a profitable venture, according to Jyoti Deshpande, RIL’s President of Media Business. Jio Studios aims to surpass its FY24 box...

Diamond Sports group secures NBA, NHL b’cast deals

Diamond Sports Group will continue to carry local game broadcasts for 20 NBA and NHL teams in the 2024-25 season. Diamond reached agreements with the NBA and NHL that were disclosed Friday in filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Reuters reported.

‘ARM’ set to release September 12

Tovino Thomas’ upcoming film ‘ARM’ will hit the big screen on September 12 in Malayalam, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The trailer of the pan-India fantasy drama, which will see Thomas play three distinct characters across three timelines, was released on Sunday. Billed as a visual spectacle with a compelling story, ‘ARM’ is directed by debutant Jithin Lal and written by Sujith Nambiar....

‘Yudhra’ to release on Sept. 20

Action-packed thriller ‘Yudhra’, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan, is set to hit theaters on September 20. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, known for his work on the acclaimed 2017 film Mom, ‘Yudhra’ is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment. The makers unveiled new posters of the film on social media, raising anticipation for the high-octane action thriller...

Swastik Productions unveils AI-driven music video teaser for ‘Achyutam Keshavam’

Swastik Productions has released a teaser for its upcoming devotional music video, ‘Achyutam Keshavam,’ merging traditional Bhajan with AI-generated art. Directed by Swastik’s founder Siddharth Kumar Tewary, this innovative project integrates ancient spirituality with cutting-edge technology...