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Singh said the initiative aimed at giving a new dimension to knowledge traditions, research traditions, and literary writing is both meaningful and commendable
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 4:51 PM
The ruling, which ends a 13-year legal battle between broadcasters and the regulator, is expected to disproportionately impact news broadcasters and free-to-air (FTA) channels
Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 1:59 PM
The rule restricts channels to 10 minutes of commercial advertising and two minutes of self-promotional content every clock hour
e4m Staff May 29, 2026 1:28 PM
The submissions reveal the growing tensions between traditional television economics and rapidly evolving connected television ecosystems
Imran Fazal May 27, 2026 9:48 AM
Srinivasan Swamy, president of AAAI, said the association had fully cooperated with investigators but refrained from commenting on specifics as the matter remains sub judice
Imran Fazal May 25, 2026 8:39 AM
Broadcasters also criticized proposals around cross-holding restrictions, claiming they could force media companies to dilute ownership in their own streaming businesses
Imran Fazal May 19, 2026 8:28 AM
According to the submission, any new framework should focus on platform-level accountability rather than duplicative regulation of broadcasters
Imran Fazal May 14, 2026 11:03 AM
A major plank of the submissions is the argument that bringing FAST platforms under telecom licensing rules would violate constitutional protections relating to freedom of speech and business
Imran Fazal May 14, 2026 10:44 AM
Industry estimates from Swift TV suggest connected TV households may rise from 20M to 40M by 2028, with FAST ad revenues potentially reaching $600M in the same period
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 4:03 PM
The cable TV industry is seeking the classification of ALTD services
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:35 PM
A key demand emerging from the submissions is that ALTD platforms should be treated on par with Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs), such as DTH, cable, IPTV and HITS operators
Imran Fazal May 13, 2026 3:28 PM
Reports suggest the searches were carried out by the ED’s Bengaluru Zonal Office in connection with an ongoing probe involving Gameskraft Technologies
Jain joined Redcliffe Labs in November 2021 as Senior Vice President & Head of Growth
e4m Staff May 5, 2026 12:32 PM
Prior to his elevation, Rituraj Singh held the role of Senior Podcast Partner Manager
The deadline for submission of counter comments has been extended from 18th May 2026 to 25th May 2026
Jamuar is an ex IRTS officer with wide experience across the Indian railways, DMRC, and internationally in the UK, USA, France, Middle East and Europe
e4m Staff Apr 27, 2026 1:02 PM
His work, marked by emotional depth and narrative precision, has been widely exhibited and published across the world
e4m Staff Apr 26, 2026 8:13 AM
Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas
e4m Staff Apr 24, 2026 7:28 PM
At e4m RetailEX Conference, Ashish Rai, CEO, Decorative Paints, JSW Paints, outlined a decisive shift from guesswork to certainty in the paints category
e4m Staff Apr 15, 2026 5:32 PM
A new ‘Amazonia’ logo uses satellite imagery to turn geography into typography, sparking design conversations online
e4m Staff Apr 15, 2026 2:17 PM
FAST ecosystem players including smart TV manufacturers, OS providers, and content aggregators argue that excessive regulation could stifle innovation in a nascent but consumer-friendly segment
Imran Fazal Apr 15, 2026 8:26 AM
After the success of ‘Still Alive’, the comedian teases a collaboration with Ranveer Allahbadia
Vaishnavi Deshpande Apr 14, 2026 6:35 PM
Ashish Rai, CEO, Decorative Paints, JSW Paints, will share key insights on the topic ‘Colouring the Retail Experience: How Decorative Paints Are Reinventing the Path to Purchase’
Duolingo, Airtel, Magicpin and others have joined the Samay Raina meme wave
Shalinee Mishra Apr 12, 2026 4:36 PM
Days after its release, ‘Still Alive’ is driving online conversations, with brands and users creating content inspired by the special
Vaishnavi Deshpande Apr 10, 2026 3:05 PM
Guest Column: Khushboo Mattoo, a journalist turned artist, talks about YouTuber and creator Samay Raina, and his latest comedy special ‘Still Alive’
Khushboo Mattoo Apr 9, 2026 9:18 AM
While the new policy formally removes TRAI from the TV ratings ecosystem, stakeholders point out that the MIB has historically been the nodal authority in both letter and practice
Imran Fazal Apr 8, 2026 8:08 AM
The revival of ‘India’s Got Latent’ follows a 2025 controversy, when an episode’s viral remarks led to criticism, legal scrutiny, and multiple FIRs
Shalinee Mishra Apr 8, 2026 8:08 AM
The stand-up comedy special marks his comeback more than a year after backlash forced him to take down his show
A division bench of Justice Anil Kshetrapal and Justice Amit Mahajan concluded hearings in the matter, which has been pending for over a decade and is now slated for final disposal
Imran Fazal Apr 7, 2026 3:03 PM
Broadcasters point out that many channels available on such platforms may not adhere to Programme Code and Advertising Code requirements
Imran Fazal Apr 6, 2026 5:56 PM
The MIB had flagged that FAST services are being delivered through preloaded apps on smart TVs and operate on an advertising-led model without any registration or licensing framework
Imran Fazal Apr 6, 2026 5:25 PM
TRAI has identified a fourth emerging model involving websites and apps that aggregate global TV channels, some of which may not have regulatory approval for distribution in India
Imran Fazal Apr 6, 2026 4:54 PM
In parallel, the government has taken steps to tackle the issue of spam calls
Prior to this move, Rai was associated with the India Today Group’s TAK cluster (UP Tak and News Tak)
Prior to his elevation, Nitish Chopra held the role of Business Head at the company.
Chanchal Kumar will replace Sanjay Jaju, who has now been appointed Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
e4m Staff Mar 31, 2026 4:27 PM
In earlier interim relief, TDSAT had stayed the disconnection, directing Tata Play to deposit ₹40 crore, which ensured continued availability of Culver Max channels on the platform
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 12:08 PM
A key aspect of the ruling was the tribunal’s criticism of TRAI’s decision to impose the maximum penalty despite near-total compliance
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 9:11 AM
The rail ministry has issued a list of categories that will not be allowed as advertisements displayed in trains
e4m Staff Mar 28, 2026 6:56 PM
Social media has reacted with amusement, with users commenting on how the products were integrated into the banter
e4m Staff Mar 25, 2026 5:58 PM
The study by the Esya Centre highlights that the current NTO and new regulatory framework have introduced a 2-part pricing model comprising a network capacity fee and separate content charges
e4m Staff Mar 24, 2026 11:20 AM
Industry executives warn that the smuggling of Indian DTH set-top boxes into neighbouring countries has become more organised
Imran Fazal Mar 24, 2026 9:01 AM
IRCTC has extended the last date for submission of bids to April 10, 2026
Chehneet Kaur Mar 23, 2026 1:26 PM
According to the notice, the selected bidder will be granted rights to design, install, operate, manage and monetise advertising assets inside stations, along with co-branding opportunities
e4m Staff Mar 23, 2026 9:39 AM