Category: How it Works

Pay TV channels to leave DD Free Dish amidst tariff regulation conflict with TRAI

Prasar Bharati has recently revised its e-auction policy for DD Free Dish slots allowing HD channels to participate in the bidding process. But with the latest TRAI tariff regulations, these HD channels too have to convert to FTAs to be on DD Free Dish.

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)’ tariff regulation mandates pay TV channels convert to free-to-air (FTA) to broadcast via DD Free Dish.

8 global giants leading the charge on return-to-office mandates

While hybrid work was initially embraced, these companies are steering away from remote work in favour of fostering collaboration, company culture, and productivity in-person.

As companies push for productivity and collaboration, many are insisting on a return to the office, a significant shift from remote and hybrid work polices. From JP Morgan to Meta, here’s a look at the top global companies that have mandated a return-to-office policy post-pandemic.

Burnout or brilliance? Why the 90-hour week work debate is about more than just work hours in adland

Perhaps it’s time for the ad world to rethink its obsession with time. As Jason Menezes, Founding Partner & Business Head, Motley puts it, ""The brilliance of a diamond lies in its clarity, not in how long it was mined."(Representational image via Unsplash)

Experts weight in on why the controversial 90-hour week debate seems to be far from being about numbers.

Publicis Groupe appoints Suhalia Hobba as global client partner of transformation for APAC

Most recently, Hobba served as chief media officer at OMD USA, where she led the agency's media practice, connecting media, content, and commerce to accelerate growth for clients.

Having relocated from Los Angeles to Singapore, Hobba joins Publicis Groupe after a 25-year career as a global media executive that spanned agency leadership, ad tech sales, and client-side transformation.

TRAI appoints two whole time members

The appointment will be for a tenure of three years, or till the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

The appointments committee of the cabinet approved appointments oF Ritu Ranjan Mittar and Maruthi Prasad Tangirala ON Saturday.

UK magazine COO criticizes Indian hiring practices: Candidate rejected for pursuing passions

Singh recalled how a promising marketing candidate in India was rejected by his boss. The reason? The candidate listed running marathons and playing guitar on his CV.

Parminder Singh, COO of Tatler Asia, recounted how a promising marketing candidate in India was rejected by his boss due to his active hobbies: running marathons and playing guitar.

NCLT reserves order on appeals filed by BJYU’s creditors

NCLT has also reserved its order on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) plea, withdrawing the insolvency petition against BYJU's, on January 9, 2025.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has reserved its order on the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) plea, withdrawing the insolvency petition against the edtech startup BJYU’s.