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Varun Dhawan to headline Prime Video’s Citadel franchise

Prime Video has confirmed the lead talent of the Indian installment of the Citadel universe, the first of its kind global-event series from Prime Video and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO. The untitled Citadel series based out of India will be led by renowned creator duo Raj & DK (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK), who are […]

December 20, 2022

Tiki becomes Global Distribution Partner for The Game Awards 2022

Tiki, a short video community, in its endeavor to strive for a robust and evolved short video ecosystem in India, has announced its partnership with The Games Awards as their Global Distribution Partner in India. With this, Tiki has gone the extra mile to contribute to the fastest-growing segment of the media and entertainment industry […]

December 7, 2022

India’s ISRO shifts responsibilities

India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says it is shifting operational activities to its marketing and commercial arm, New Space India (NSIL), while ISRO focuses on Research & Development. ISRO chairman, Sreedhara Somanath, said that ISRO has over the years been focusing more on delivering applications for the government and the public; having created systems, and […]

November 9, 2022By Chris Forrester

India: 30% prefer to watch new movies on OTT services

Axis My India, a consumer data intelligence company, has released its latest findings of the India Consumer Sentiment Index (CSI), a monthly analysis of consumer perception on a wide range of issues. The October report highlights that a significant 30 per cent plan to watch new movies on an OTT platform, 24 per cent plan […]

November 2, 2022

Next batch of OneWeb satellites readied

India’s space agency will launch the next batch of 36 OneWeb satellites in the New Year. A test of India’s giant LVM3-M3 rocket (Launch Vehicle MkIII – Mission 3) engine took place last week and was successful. The rocket’s engine was run for 25 seconds at the Space Agency’s Propulsion Complex The Indian Space Agency […]

October 31, 2022By Chris Forrester

Bharti speeds up 5G rollout

India’s Bharti Airtel is contracting with a Texas-based business to help speed its deployment of 5G wireless technology throughout India. Bharti is already working with the likes of Nokia, Samsung and Ericsson to prepare for 5G. Bharti is looking to Aviat Networks and will deploy Aviat’s multi-band outdoor solution to handle Bharti’s demand and expand […]

October 29, 2022By Chris Forrester

India orbits 36 OneWeb satellites

A giant Indian rocket successfully placed 36 much-needed OneWeb broadband communication satellites into orbit in the early hours (00.07 India time) of October 23rd. The rocket, India’s Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) heaviest, marked a significant milestone for the India space agency as the vehicle carried the heaviest payload of 5,796 kgs. This was the maiden […]

October 24, 2022By Chris Forrester

Starlink applies for India licence

Starlink has formally applied for a GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) licence from India’s Department of Trade (DoT). The service was previously ordered to refund potential subscribers after offering pre-orders before holding a licence. Starlink, once licensed, will join OneWeb (backed by Bharti Airtel) and Reliance’s Jio satellite division (which is working with […]

October 20, 2022By Chris Forrester

QYOU Media to acquire Maxamtech

QYOU Media India has executed a binding term sheet to acquire a majority ownership stake in Maxamtech Digital Ventures, an India-based venture creating technology and games for the mobile gaming industry. Maxamtech currently operates, via its proprietary platform Gaming 360, a variety of gaming destinations for companies including Vodafone and Glance. The acquisition will continue […]

October 20, 2022

Chtrbox promotes Pherwani, Dedhia

QYOU Media subsidiary Chtrbox, one of India’s leading creator-powered companies connecting brands and social media influencers, has promoted long-time leaders Mrunali Dedhia & Karan Pherwani to further strengthen its leadership team. The pair have both been crucial in building Chtrbox to its nationwide position as a leader in influencer marketing and creator talent management. In […]

October 19, 2022