Zee prunes Bengaluru tech company staff by 50%

Zee Entertainment yesterday said it has ”pruned” its Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) by about 50 per cent following the guidance of a special committee, which had conducted a critical assessment of its several business verticals. The MD & CEO has pruned TIC staff strength by 50 per cent to achieve a cost-effective structure, a Bengaluru-based business vertical...

NXTDIGITAL partners with 7Star for broadband expansion

In a significant move aimed at bolstering their presence in the broadband sector, ONEOTT Intertainment Ltd. (OIL) and 7Star Group have announced a strategic partnership. OIL, ranking as India’s 4th largest private Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a subsidiary of Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. (HGS), joins forces with 7Star Group, a prominent regional ISP renowned for its strong network...

Vi Launches Vi movies, TV App for comprehensive entertainment

Vodafone Idea has announced an all-in-one entertainment app for the telco’s subscribers to watch over-the-top (OTT) content and live TV. The app offers access to over 13 OTT apps and over 400 live TV channels, along with complimentary access to several content libraries. Subscription to the app is priced at Rs 202 for prepaid users, and Rs 199 for postpaid users, the company said

Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the US and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. The feature was shut down in the UK, France, and Germany last year. Launched in 2019, the News tab curated headlines from national and international news organisations, as well as smaller, local publications.

Sony AATH launches ‘Amader Thakurmar Jhuli’

Sony AATH, renowned for its captivating Bengali entertainment content, is set to enchant audiences with its latest show, ‘Amader Thakurmar Jhuli’. Scheduled to premiere on March 31 at 01:00 pm, the program promises to immerse viewers in a world of cherished tales and nostalgic reminiscences.

Benedict Wong intrigued by role in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ series

British star Benedict Wong, who features in the Netflix series ‘3 Body Problem’, says he was drawn to the show’s world because of the popularity of its source material, Chinese author Liu Cixin’s novels. Wong, best known for playing a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as well as movies such as ‘The Martian’ and ‘Sunshine’

Elon Musk’s X tests ‘Adult Content’ groups for users

X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, is testing a feature that lets users create or join communities focused on “adult content” or other “not safe for work” material. Users who create a community within the app can specify in the settings that their group “contains adult-sensitive content,” according to screenshots uncovered by Daniel Buchuk, an analyst at Watchful..

Vikrant Massey unveils teaser for ‘The Sabarmati Report’

After the success and critical acclaim for ‘12th Fail’, actor Vikrant Massey is all set to come with his next ‘The Sabarmati Report’. The makers on Thursday unveiled the film’s teaser. Taking to Instagram, Vikrant treated fans with the teaser video and captioned it, “An event that shook the nation. Turned into an incident that changed Indian history forever. Presenting the #TheSabarmatiReport, in cinemas on 3rd May 2024.”

Rajkummar Rao’s biopic ‘Srikanth’ set for May 10 release

Mark your calendars as actor Rajkummar Rao gears up to embody the real-life journey of industrialist Srikanth Bolla in the upcoming biographical film ‘Srikanth – Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne’. Scheduled for release on May 10, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, the movie is set to captivate audiences with its inspiring narrative.

GreyMatters Communications wins mandate to boost media presence for AI startup Daakia

GreyMatters Communications & Consulting secures a significant mandate to enhance the media and digital media footprint of Daakia Private Limited, an innovative AI-powered technology startup specializing in secure digital communications. Daakia introduces ‘Daakia,’ a groundbreaking super app...