Click here to View in Browser 22 Oct 2024 Volume 17 Issue No:61   Television | Production House Adar Poonawalla acquires 50 per cent stake in Dharma Productions for Rs 1000 Cr In a blockbuster deal that blends Bollywood glamour with business acumen, Serum Institute of India, CEO, Adar Poonawalla has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for Rs 1000 crore. Read More... Regulators | I&B Ministry Prasar Bharati to launch live TV broadcasts on smartphones without internet: Sources Prasar Bharati is reportedly working on a new initiative to enable live TV broadcasts on smartphones without requiring an internet connection. Read More... Television | Production House Banijay Asia brings NBCUniversal's 'Monk' to India on Disney+ Hotstar Banijay Asia announced the Indian adaptation of NBCUniversal's iconic detective series Monk. The adaptation will revolve around Adrian Monk, a detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder and his assistants Sharona Fleming and Natalie Teeger. Read More... Television | TV Channels Archana Anand bids farewell to ZEE5 after a decade of success Zee5 Global chief business officer Archana Anand has decided to move on after nearly a decade of significant contributions to the company. Read More... Television | TV Channels Charuta Saoji joins Viacom18 as Colors marketing head, leaving L'Oréal In a notable move within the marketing and media landscape, Charuta Ambardekar Saoji has joined Viacom18 as the vice president and head of marketing for Colors, the network's flagship entertainment channel. Read More...     Press Releases » Sony SAB stars share their festive plans for Dhanteras 2024 » Warner Bros Discovery unveils its festive kids show lineup » Formovie launches cutting-edge Cinema Edge projector for home theatres Videos #VBS2024 | Stopping the leakages in the pay TV ecosystem More News From Indian Television JioCinema & Sports18 to bring back T20 World cup memories – 8 Nov onwards As cricket fans gear up for another epic showdown, JioCinema and Sports18 are bringing the South Africa vs India T20 series exclusively to screens from 8 to 15 November 2024. ......Read More... Synology showcased comprehensive data management at Broadcast India 2024 Synology showcased its range of complete data management and protection solutions for the media and entertainment industry in India at Broadcast India 2024 between 17-19 October 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai........Read More... Network18 surpasses 325 million social media followers Network18 has reached a milestone of over 325 million followers in the digital space as of September 2024. This achievement makes Network18 the largest news network in India by follower base, showcasing its influence across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp. ....Read More... 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