SC moves cable TV rules challenge to Delhi HC

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has transferred multiple petitions challenging the Cable TV Networks (Amendment) Rules 2021 to the Delhi High Court. This decision was rendered by a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar, following a request from the Union of India’s counsel.

NCLT to hear Disney Star India, Viacom18 merger plea on August 1

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has listed Walt Disney-owned Star India and Reliance Industries (RIL)-and promoted Viacom18‘s merger application for hearing and final disposal on August 1. Legal experts say that NCLT Mumbai has ordered a final hearing on 1 August to decide whether to sanction the scheme, The Economic Times reported.

S Balasubramanian re-elected president of Advertising Club Madras

S. Balasubramanian, the National Head of Digital Media at Dinamalar, has been re-elected as the 45th President of Advertising Club Madras for the years 2024-2025. The announcement came during the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Friday, July 26, 2024. Joining Balasubramanian in leading the club for the upcoming year are:

AVIA, Korea content agency announce partnership for conference

AVIA, KOCCA announces strategic partnership for Korea in view of conference The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and the Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) have officially entered into a strategic partnership, marking a significant collaboration for AVIA’s upcoming Korea in View conference.

Sony BBC Earth premieres ‘Planet Earth III’

Sony BBC Earth proudly announces the premiere of ‘Planet Earth III,’ the latest installment in the acclaimed and award-winning Planet Earth series. This highly anticipated eight-part series, narrated by the legendary Sir David Attenborough, debuts tonight at 9:00 pm on Sony BBC Earth. Produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, ‘Planet Earth III delves into the lives...

SET’s ‘India’s Best Dancer S4’ reveals its ‘Best Barah’

Sony Entertainment Television’s renowned dance reality show, ‘India’s Best Dancer – Season 4,’ has announced its top twelve contestants, aptly named the ‘Best Barah.’ After an exhilarating series of auditions and mega auditions, judges Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur, and Terence Lewis have selected the finest dancers from across the country to continue in the competition.

Toonz Academy, Karma Play launch video game art programming

Technopark-based animation training institute Toonz Academy, in collaboration with Karma Play Academy, has unveiled an innovative one-year course in video game art and programming, set to commence on September 9, 2024. This landmark initiative is tailored to accommodate full-time professionals in IT and other industries, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Eastern India’s educational institutions honored at ‘ABP Ananda Shiksha Samman 2024’

ABP Ananda, the premier Bengali news channel, celebrated the achievements of Eastern India’s top educational institutions at the third edition of its flagship event, ‘ABP Ananda Shiksha Samman 2024.’ The prestigious ceremony, held on July 29, honored 31 exemplary institutions and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the region’s educational landscape.

Prime Video unveils trailer of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ S2

San Diego was transformed into Middle-earth on Friday as Prime Video unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for the second season of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ during a special event at Comic-Con. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay were joined on the Hall H stage by over a dozen cast members for an engaging discussion moderated by Yvette Nicole Brown.

Google announces new feature

Google is enhancing its Discover feed by introducing games, aiming to offer users a fun and interactive break from their usual news and information updates. This new feature, reported by Times of India, is currently in the testing phase. The games are expected to include a mix of quizzes, puzzles, and casual games, although the full range of options is yet to be revealed.