Trai urges pay-TV companies keep DPO signals on

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has urged pay-TV broadcasters to avoid switching off signals to distribution platform operators (DPOs) if they don’t comply with tariff hikes until the Lok Sabha elections are over, people familiar with the development told ET. One of the persons said Trai chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti and Secretary V Raghunandan

Meta collaborates with PTI to expand fact-checking program in India

Social media giant Meta announced on Monday its collaboration with the Press Trust of India (PTI) under its third-party fact-checking programme in India. The partnership will enable PTI to identify, review, and rate content as misinformation across Meta platforms, PTI reported.

NDTV’s Yuva Conclave brings together India’s youth icons for conversations on change

NDTV‘s Yuva Conclave recently hosted a gathering of India’s prominent youth figures, aimed at fostering discussions on driving societal transformation. The event featured an array of influential personalities, including Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Congress leader Sachin Pilot, and actor Sidharth Malhotra.

Equinox Films unveils ad campaign for Airtel’s ‘Xstream Fiber’

Equinox Films, a renowned production house, has revealed an inventive advertisement campaign for Bharti Airtel‘s ‘Xstream Fiber‘ in collaboration with ad agency Fundamental. This fiber optic internet connection promises superfast speed and unlimited entertainment. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ram Madhvani and Equinox Films, the campaign...

Reema Maya to direct digital version of ‘Student of the Year’

Producer Karan Johar says Reema Maya of ‘Nocturnal Burger’ fame will direct the series adaptation of his ‘Student of the Year’ franchise. The filmmaker announced on the closing day of the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh on Sunday, PTI reported. “Reema Maya will be directing the digital version of ‘Student of the Year’. But it will be her way and not mine.”

News18 Gujarati leads election programming with ‘Mahasangram’ campaign

News18 Gujarati, Gujarat’s premier Gujarati news channel, launched its comprehensive election coverage campaign titled ‘Mahasangram.’ The initiative features a lineup of informative programs, including ‘Sansad Nu Sarvaiyu,’ ‘Khotu Na Lagadta,’ and ‘Tamari Bethak Tamari Vat,’ aimed at keeping viewers abreast of the latest political developments in the state, the channel said in a press..

Zee Café announces Hindi-dubbed premiere of ‘Better Call Saul’

Zee Café, a leading entertainment channel, has announced the highly-anticipated Hindi-dubbed premiere of ‘Better Call Saul,’ the acclaimed prequel to the iconic series ‘Breaking Bad.’ Set to debut on April 1 at 10 PM, the show will trace the captivating evolution of Jimmy McGill into the infamous Saul Goodman, portrayed... 

Mirchi launches ‘Mirchi Unpopular Opinion with Mirchi Mohor’ talk show

Mirchi, India’s leading city-centric music and entertainment company, has announced the debut of ‘Mirchi Unpopular Opinion with Mirchi Mohor,’ an intimate chat show where artists engage in unfiltered conversations with Mohor in ‘The Closet’ to reveal their stories and bold choices. Hosted by Mirchi Mohor, the show aims to delve beyond the surface of influencer and celebrity lives..

Song Kang-ho’s ‘Uncle Samsik’ set for Disney+ premiere

Korean political drama ‘Uncle Samsik’, headlined by ‘Parasite’ star Song Kang-ho in his TV series debut, will arrive on Disney+ on May 15. The show will launch with a five-episode premiere exclusively on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the US, PTI reported. ‘Uncle Samsik’ is written and directed by Shin Yeon-shick, known for Korean films such as ‘The Russian Novel’..

Google Podcasts to shut down

Google Podcasts is set to shut down, prompting users to transfer their favorite shows to YouTube Music before the April 2 closure date. The integration of podcasts into YouTube Music was announced globally in September 2023, with the transition date recently disclosed. In a blog post, YouTube outlined plans to enhance the podcast experience on YouTube Music throughout 2024..