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    Trai seeks views on inter-band spectrum sharing, bandwidth leasing

    • 16.01.2023
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    In a consultation paper issued late Friday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that spectrum sharing with bands, or intra-band, between two operators is already permitted.

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    Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch ‘Warner Pass’ With Content From HBO and Other Networks on Amazon Prime Video Channels in France

    • 13.01.2023
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Warner Bros. Discovery and Prime Video unveiled plans to launch the “Warner Pass” in France, which will include content from HBO and other TV networks, “bringing together a unique collection of Warner Bros. Discovery’s popular and award-winning programming.”

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    Pirate Libraries Remain Popular Among Academics, Research Finds

    • 13.01.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    Academic publishers have tried various options to shut down Sci-Hub, without the desired result. Thus far, it appears that the site's reach is only growing. A new study among thousands of researchers finds that the majority use pirate libraries to bypass paywalls. Lack of access is cited as the prime reason but, worryingly, many researchers also find shadow libraries easier to use than legal alternatives.

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    It is like writing digital constitution for digital world: MoS Rajeev Chandrasekar

    • 13.01.2023
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill is a legislation that frames out the rights and duties of the citizen (Digital Nagrik) on the one hand and the obligations to use collected data lawfully of the Data Fiduciary on the other hand

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    PVR-INOX merger gets NCLT approval

    • 13.01.2023
    • LiveMint

    The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of PVR Ltd and Inox Leisure Ltd. The merged entity -- PVR Inox Ltd -- will be India’s largest film exhibition entity with a network of more than 1,500 screens.

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    IMAX to focus on local films, promote camera programme in India

    • 13.01.2023
    • LiveMint

    Following a slow down in its India business due to the covid-19 pandemic, IMAX Corp., which develops immersive cinema technologies and manufacturers cameras and projection systems, seeks to touch the 100-screen mark in five years in India.

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    DoT may seek law ministry views on giving spectrum to entities

    • 12.01.2023
    • Telecom.com/EconomicTimes

    Officials aware of the details said the DoT will ask if spectrum can be given administratively or through auction. While the Cabinet had approved direct allocation to enterprises in June 2022, it had not spelled out the specifics around the methodology. "We will seek clarity from the law ministry.

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    Japanese Advertising Giant Hakuhodo Takes Majority Stake in India’s MA&TH Entertainment

    • 12.01.2023
    • Variety

    Tokyo-based global advertising giant Hakuhodo Inc. has acquired a majority stake in leading Indian brand and entertainment agency group, MA&TH (Marching Ants & Trigger Happy) Entertainment Network Private Limited.

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    Sony Patents Anti-Piracy Blacklist for Smart TVs and Media Players

    • 12.01.2023
    • TorrentFreak

    Sony is patenting a technology that can detect and blacklist pirate apps on media players and smart TVs. Through the use of monitoring software, third-party applications sideloaded onto these and other devices can be blocked, effectively protecting rightsholders against online piracy.

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    Golden Globe Awards 2023 Live: A very special accomplishment, says PM Modi after RRR team wins the best song award

    • 12.01.2023
    • LiveMint

    Hollywood giants from Steven Spielberg to James Cameron flocked back to the Golden Globes on Tuesday, as the controversial awards show got under way with a star-packed gala despite its scandals.

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