The Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), the apex industry body for television broadcasters and OTT platforms in India, re-elected Kevin Vaz, chief executive officer-entertainment of JioStar India Pvt. Ltd as president at the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. Further, Rajat Sharma, chairman and editor-in-chief, India TV, Gaurav Banerjee, managing director and…
They have raised objections to the recently-released draft Telecom Authorisation Rules 2025, issued as part of the Telecommunications Act 2023, saying the rules treat satellite services as just another technology rather than a full-fledged service, and have demanded a dedicated permit for them. In a letter to Union communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dated 29 September,…
The US, along with the UK, is a key overseas market for the Indian film industry, especially for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Together, these two markets account for around 50% of overseas collections, thanks to the widespread Indian diaspora. Mint explains what is in store for the film industry. What has Trump said?…
AI tools can generate highly convincing deepfake videos and voice clones, making it difficult to trace and remove them, especially across multiple platforms. Personality rights violations hurt celebrities not just financially but also in terms of brand equity. Fake endorsements and unauthorized merchandise can wipe out licensing fees and royalties worth crores. The counterfeit goods…
Scroll through any social media feed today, and you are bound to see it: the screen sliced in two, with parallel videos running side by side. On one side, there’s a creator who tells a story, and on the other, a video of someone playing a mobile game or cooking a meal runs silently. This…
For decades, the factory floor has been dominated by proprietary automation systems that are closed, specialised, and tied to single manufacturers. While this legacy approach was once found to be highly effective, it has now become a bottleneck in an era defined by rapid technological change, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As…
A few varieties have already been developed, and efforts are on to scale up more such breeds. These short-duration types of tur mature in 140–150 days, compared to the traditional crops that take 170–180 days, enabling farmers in northern states to expand tur acreage while freeing land for other crops in the same cycle, they…
The initiative, funded by the Centre and the coastal states, is offered free of cost to fishermen. It brings India in step with developed nations such as the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and the European Union (EU) countries, where transponder use on fishing vessels is standard. India, which has set its sights on…
Bank holidays schedule: All days of this week are bank holidays in some part of India due to Durga Puja, Navratri and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. Today, September 30 is also a holiday for Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami, the eighth day of the Hindu festival of Durga Puja and Navratri. Banks will be closed in…
Personal shoppers are trained retail professionals or stylists who assist customers in selecting and styling their clothing. Unlike regular store staff, they suggest new styles and mix outfits, making buyers more confident about their purchases. This not only enhances the brand experience but also sets it apart from its peers. Shoppers Stop Ltd is one…