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James May: Our Man in India debuts on Prime Video in Jan

Prime Video is offering viewers the first glimpse of James May’s journey through the heart of India in his latest series, James May: Our Man in India. Audiences can expect adventure, vibrant landscapes, and, of course, May’s signature dry humour. All three episodes will launch on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories on January […]

December 5, 2023

Sony-Zee merger at risk again

The on-off merger between tow Indian entertainment giant, Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and Sony Corp’s India production and broadcasting divisions is again at risk of collapsing. Local reports say that time is running out to conclude the agreement which – if successful – will create a $10 billion media giant. There are many unresolved issues, […]

November 30, 2023By Chris Forrester

Afrojack to headline OnePlus AI Music Festival

OnePlus, the technology brand, is thrilled to announce the OnePlus AI Music Festival, a multi-genre musical extravaganza for its ever-growing Indian community. Slated for December 17th, this unique community-focused event will be held at the Manpho Convention Center in Bengaluru, India. Bringing electronic goodness to the event, Grammy Award-winning producer and multi-platinum-selling electronic dance music […]

November 24, 2023

Eutelsat OneWeb claims Indian ‘first’

Eutelsat OneWeb claims it is the “first to receive approval” from Indian space regulator for satellite broadband over the nation. But spectrum allocation has yet to be granted. OneWeb India says it has received the necessary authorisations from IN-SPACe on November 21st to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India. Other operators are […]

November 22, 2023By Chris Forrester

Capri Global launches Capri Sports

Capri Global has introduced Capri Sports, a transformative venture that transcends boundaries and champions the ethos of accessibility, equality, and sustained growth within the dynamic realm of sports. Capri Global, a stalwart advocate for inclusivity, has elevated its commitment to shaping a sporting ecosystem that thrives on the principles of innovation and empowerment. The launch […]

November 22, 2023

KC Global Media launches KCM FAST channel

Asian multi-channel operator, KC Global Media, has announced the launch of KCM, its first free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel in HD across Asia. Starting with India, the new channel will be available across free streaming platform, JioTV and JioTV+. KCM will be the first general entertainment FAST channel from KC Global Media featuring 300 […]

November 21, 2023

Prime Video launches FanCode in India

Prime Video has expanded its sports programming by launching FanCode in India on Prime Video Channels. The first dedicated sports streaming service to launch on Prime Video Channels, FanCode offers access to some of the best of global and domestic sports. Through its partnerships with marquee sports leagues and organisations, FanCode brings more than 15 […]

November 16, 2023

OneWeb, Jio licensed for India coverage

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted operational licences to OneWeb and Jio for their satellite-based broadband schemes. However, spectrum allocations has yet to be determined. Jio received its ISP licence in October, and the same permission has now been issued to OneWeb. As yet there is no news on Elon Musk’s Starlink system having […]

November 14, 2023By Chris Forrester

Sony wants to replace Goenka as India CEO

During the long merger discussions between Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures Networks India, it had always been stated that Zee’s MD Punit Goenka would head up the combined business once the merger wrapped. That plan seems to now be revised and there are widespread reports that Sony Group wants to place its own man into […]

November 6, 2023By Chris Forrester

India: Major action to curb film piracy

With the Indian film industry facing losses of up to Rs. 20,000 crore (€2.2m) every year as a result of piracy, the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken strong steps to check film piracy in the country. After the Parliament passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 1952, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has […]

November 3, 2023By Colin Mann