Tag: Media

Bombay High Court upholds music licensing authority; Phonographic Performance Ltd prevails

Multiple videos were circulating on social media of a Lok Sabha election results day discussion on Sharma-owned India TV news channel that claimed that Sharma used foul language against Nayak.

This win allows PPL to continue its licensing operations unhindered, preventing infringement and seeking remedies against unauthorized use of its vast catalog comprising more than 70 lakh songs from renowned labels like Aditya Music, Lahari Music, Sony Music, and T-Series.

Zee-Sony merger: Zee claims ₹700 crore in merger costs

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.

Sony had previously slapped a whopping $90 million merger termination fee on Zee after it called off the $10 billion merger on January 22, 2024, after two years of negotiations.

Germany joins global wave of 4-day work week

The country's Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has expressed concern about the potential negative impact on prosperity, particularly in context with the fears of a recession and hiring issues until 2024. (Representative Image: Tungsten Rising via Unsplash)

Germany embarks on a six-month experiment with a four-day workweek, joining the global trend for flexible schedules.

Sony unlawfully terminated merger: Zee’s petition to NCLT

The Singapore International Arbitration Center is the first Asian arbitration institution to offer this process and has received over 130 applications since 2010 for the appointment of an Emergency Arbitrator. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

During the NCLT hearings, Zee lawyers are likely to argue if Sony actually had any concerns when SEBI passed the interim order in June 2023. Sony did not reach out to the Zee board nor the NCLT at the time, seeking sanction.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra launches new kids fashion venture Zip Zap Zoom

The venture focuses on offering entertainment friendly clothing made with sustainable materials that provide safety and comfort to the children.

Zip Zap Zoom is a new clothing line for teenagers and the little ones, aiming to reshape the industry combining both Shilpa’s fashion sense, artistic talents and Ashmika’s industry knowledge and entrepreneurial expertise.