n 2009, the major record labels decided to remove DRM from music in the iTunes store. More than a decade has passed since but the issue could now make a comeback in a piracy liability lawsuit. Internet provider RCN plans to use it as a defense, while the labels claim that the DRM issue is old and irrelevant.
Prasar Bharati's auction process for slots on its free DTH platform DD Free Dish is creating some distress among news broadcasters. News channels have claimed that Prasar Bharati is not being transparent in disclosing the number of slots that are available for auction, which is leading to an inflation in the bidding prices.
India’s central bank may consider other “centralised” technology models apart from blockchain - the popular digital transaction ledger - to host its proposed digital currency, officials and industry experts in the know of it told ET .
The officials, from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), strongly criticised the companies and said their inaction on fake news was forcing the Indian government to order content takedowns, which in turn drew international criticism that authorities were suppressing free expression, two sources said.
“Sports is not the only way to grow the OTT business,” remarked Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zeel) MD and CEO Punit Goenka in an investor call on Wednesday.
The subscription video-on-demand market in India is set to grow 51% to hit 90-100 million users by 2022, driven by cheaper data plans and increasing Internet adoption, and touch $13-15 billion by 2030
The Budget 2022-23 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday was welcomed by the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry which feels that certain announcements might have a positive impact on the digital media industry.
The petition was filed by an organisation of film exhibitors in the State challenging the recent Government Orders dated 20th and 24th January 2022 which imposed restrictions on the functioning of movie theatres in the state in the wake of rising covid-19 cases
Sony Pix has partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment along with continued support of Warner Brothers and NBC Universal to announce their upcoming programming lineup. This includes titles like "Shazam," "Spiderman," "Lord of the Rings," "My Best Friend’s Wedding," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Resident Evil," and "Insidious." The channel’s constant innovation in terms of.
The Union Budget 2022 has earmarked a total sum of Rs 3980.77 crore for the ministry of information and broadcasting in the fiscal year 2022-23. This amounts to a decrease of Rs 90 crore from last year.