Tag: Media

IPL media rights value to reach $50 billion in 2 decades, predicts league chief

The positive growth in media stocks is not limited to those in the print media. TV companies, cable TV distribution companies and listed multiplex chains have all benefited in the last one year. (Image source: News18)

IPL is the best Make in India brand we can think of post-independence and is the most-watched cricket league in the world, said Arun Dhumal.

Leadership battle in Zee-Sony merger: Will it be Goenka or Singh, given governance & regulatory concerns

In August this year, days after the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) approved the Zee-Sony merger, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) issued an order preventing Goenka and his father Subhash Chandra from assuming any significant management roles in Zee companies or the newly-merged entity. (From left to right: Punit Goenka (Image source: News18 Hindi) and NP Singh)

The fight for the top job in the merged entity puts a question mark on not just the merger details, but also the corporate governance of a listed company.

Cristiano Ronaldo faces lawsuit over association with Binance

With over a billion followers across his various social media accounts, Ronaldo remains the most-followed athlete in the world. (Image sourced via Forbes)

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against CR7 in the USA seeking $1 billion in damages for his association and promotion of Binance.

Elon Musk slams advertisers for pulling out of X

The cuts will target veteran civil servants after earlier rounds focused on probationary workers with fewer job protections.

Musk did acknowledge that a continued cold-shoulder from brands could possibly bankrupt X but suggested that people would blame brands for the bankruptcy and not him.

Union Minister Smriti Irani launches ‘Guide on gender-inclusive communication’

The guide covers the use of language in English, Hindi, and other Regional  languages, based on the “Handbook on Combatting Gender Stereotypes” by Supreme Court of India and other national and global best practices customized to suit the requirements of the Indian citizens. (Image sourced via PIB website)

The Minister exhorts for adopting gender-inclusive language that can challenge stereotypes and promote a more respectful and equitable environment for all.

Deepfakes pose a big threat to democracy and social institutions: Ashwini Vaishnaw, IT Minister

On March 1, Google announced it would remove apps from 10 Indian developers, including Shaadi.com, Naukri.com, jeevansathi.com, and Bharat Matrimony, from its Play Store in India for non-compliance with its billing policies.

In an interview with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology conveyed his concerns about the potential risks that artificial intelligence, particularly deepfakes present to India’s democracy and society.

Meta’s paid ad-free subscription service comes under legal scrutiny

ANDP said that there is "imminent risk of serious and irreparable or difficult-to-repair damage to the fundamental rights of affected holders.” (Representative Image: Dima Solomin via Unsplash)

Advocacy group NOYB (None Of Your Business) filed a complaint with Austrian regulator on Tuesday claiming that the service amounts to paying a fee to ensure privacy.

Crucial week ahead for Zee-Sony Merger as deadline nears

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

Reports suggest that Sony may communicate next week on how the deal’s stipulations were not met.