Zee to prune 15% workforce in structural revamp

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd yesterday said its MD & CEO Punit Goenka has initiated a process of rationalisation of workforce by 15 per cent to prune staff strength across the company. In a regulatory filing, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) said Goenka has proposed a lean organisation structure to the board with a lateral structure while identifying broadcast...

‘Money Mafia’ S3 to premiere on Discovery Channel Apr 7

Prepare for an enthralling dive into the underworld of organized crime as Discovery Channel gears up for the eagerly awaited debut of ‘Money Mafia S3’. Building on the success of its prior seasons on discovery+, this captivating investigative docu-series is scheduled to air its premiere on Discovery Channel on April 7..

NDTV launches ‘Election Carnival’ for LS polls

NDTV Network has unveiled its latest initiative, ‘The Election Carnival’, aimed at promoting civic engagement and awareness in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The NDTV ‘Election Carnival’ is a mobile studio set to traverse 34 cities spanning New Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh...

Netflix renews comedy ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ for S2

Streaming giant Netflix has officially greenlit a second season for the uproarious courtroom comedy series, ‘Maamla Legal Hai’, continuing its streak of delivering top-notch entertainment to global audiences. The announcement comes following the resounding success of the show’s debut season, which premiered on Netflix on March 1, PTI reported.

Prime Video premieres ‘Rebel’ for global audience

Prime Video has announced the exclusive worldwide premiere of the Tamil film ‘Rebel’ starring G.V. Prakash Kumar. Directed and written by Nikesh, the movie promises an engaging narrative set against the backdrop of college politics in the 1980s. Prime members in India and across 240 countries and territories now have access to this much-anticipated film, available in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

‘Taaza Khabar’ secures S2 on Disney+ Hotstar

The riveting Indian action-drama series, ‘Taaza Khabar’, has clinched a second season on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar. The show, which made its mark with its enthralling narrative in its debut season, is set to continue its compelling tale of intrigue and suspense, The Deadline reported. ‘Taaza Khabar’ revolves around the story of Vasant Gawde, a sanitation...

Asian Paints nets Kohli as brand ambassador for new product

Asian Paints, a leading paint and decor company, has announced the onboarding of cricketing icon Virat Kohli as the brand ambassador for a new launch— Neo Bharat Latex Paint. With Neo Bharat Latex Paint, Asian Paints will revolutionize the paint category by expanding its footprint in this dynamic industry and democratize it further, the paints company said in a press release.

75% feature phone users want to switch to smartphones

Around 75 percent of feature phone users want to shift to smartphones priced in the range of Rs 6,000-8,000, according to a report released yesterday. Poor camera quality, lack of advanced apps, and limited internet access are the key reasons triggering the need to shift feature phone users to smartphones, a report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) stated, according to a PTI dispatch from New Delhi.

Meta to label altered media as ‘Made with AI’

Facebook owner Meta announced major changes to its policies on digitally created and altered media yesterday, ahead of US elections poised to test its ability to police deceptive content generated by new artificial intelligence technologies. The social media giant will start applying “Made with AI” labels in May to AI-generated videos, images and audio posted on its platforms..