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1 January 2021 Volume 70 Issue No:54
 
  LATEST STORIES
 

Television | TV Channels

 
Uday Shankar: The man who built Star India  
31 December 2020. A chapter ended in the history of Disney Star India. According to public announcements by the mouse house, it was the last working day for chairman Uday Shankar at Star India, a company he steered – along with the Murdochs – into its arms over a decade.  
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Special | Year Enders

 
2020: The tipping point for the Indian OTT ecosystem  
The Covid2019 pandemic has walloped many industry verticals this year but digital-first categories including over-the-top (OTT) or streaming video services have actually been given a leg up.  
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Television | TV Channels

 
#Throwback2020: The year of reruns  
Covid2019 was undoubtedly the biggest story of 2020, but it also gave new life to several well-loved stories of the past – more precisely, vintage TV shows. As productions came to a halt with the announcement of lockdowns, television broadcasters had to quickly come up with ways to fill up their time slots.  
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Television | TV Channels

 
#Throwback2020: The year of noise in the news industry  
It would be no exaggeration to describe 2020 as a nightmarish sequence straight out of an apocalyptic film – with a global pandemic throwing the world in turmoil, disturbing footage of numerous coffins being lowered into the ground, a number of beloved celebrities breathing their last, and a sense of uncertainty looming over everyone's head.  
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Special | Year Enders

 
2020: The year of the government intervention  
2020 was the year when the government – both the Centre and states – pushed back against the media. Strongly. Whether it was mainline television or print or digital or social media, authorities showed that they could deal a heavy hand against the fourth estate and digital platforms. Everyone would have to comply or get caned.  
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Special | Year Enders

 
Throwback2020: DD's importance stood out this year  
2020 was a challenging year for public broadcasting. But it was also the year when public broadcasting made its presence felt and reminded people of the reason it exists. That the mission was fulfilled at the peak of the pandemic.  
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Special | Year Enders

 
#Throwback2020: The rise of hyperlocal OTT platforms  
A number of pure play language-specific over-the-top (OTT) platforms entered the streaming space across the country throughout the year, with deep-pocket big streamers also expanding into major regional languages.  
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Television | TV Channels

 
ABP News to buzz in 2021 with diverse year-ender shows  
Aiming to dial up the excitement for 2021 after a tumultuous year, ABP News has curated a special programming line-up on new year's eve. After its recent rebranding, the channel is taking another step forward to keep viewers engaged with a host of interesting programmes marking the end of 2020.   
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Television | TV Channels

 
Indiantelevision.com partners with TVU Networks for NT Summit & Awards  
Indiantelevision.com (ITV) recently concluded the fourth edition of its annual property News Television Summit & Awards (NT Awards). It successfully partnered with TVU Networks to broadcast the two-day long summit and awards ceremony.  
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Press Releases
» What's the tax for online gambling?
» Zee TV unveils an anthem for the Indian Pro Music League at Zee Rishtey Awards 2020
» "Saal Khatam Hua hai, Khatra Nahi", says MTV with its new brand film
» TVS Motor Company Launches 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with Bluetooth Enabled TVS SmartXonnect* in Bangladesh
   
 
Videos
More News From Indian Television
Amazon all set to acquire podcast studio Wondery
Amazon has inked a deal to acquire four-year-old podcast producer Wondery, in a bid to diversify its offerings on the Amazon Music app.................................. Read More...
 
Zee Thirai kicks 2021 into high gear with movie premieres & specials
The new year is upon us, and Zee Thirai is all set to ring in 2021 with verve. Zee Thirai's tag line Rathathil Kalandhadu Cinema comes to life through its consistent offering of engaging films and innovative concepts, enthralling ardent movie buffs time and again............................................. Read More...
 
&TV looks back at its greatest hits of 2020
As 2020 comes to an end, &TV reflects on its year in review. The channel commenced the year with big bang launches of Bhakt Aur Bhagwan Se Judi Do Kahaniyian - Kahat Hanuman Jai Shri Ram and Santoshi Maa Sunaye Vrat Kathayein in January.................................. Read More...
 
   
More Indian Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   FICCI seeks Punjab Chief Secretary's intervention on Jio towers vandalisation incidents
»   S.Korea's 5G users near 11 million in Nov: Report
   

Source: ETTelecom

»   BSNL Extends SIM Card for No Additional Charge Scheme to January 31
»   Telecom Partnerships Driving Sun NXT Subscriber Growth
    Source: Telecom Talk
»   Chelsea Reports Profits Of $44 Million, Turnover Takes A Hit
    Source: News18
»   Isro working on green fuels like hydrogen peroxide for rockets
    Source: BS
»   Jio makes calls to any network in India free
    Source: Livemint
»   Apple AirPods Pro in 2021: Still going strong, proving why Apple leads the TWS market
    Source: Financial Express
»   India tour of Australia broadcaster Sony Pictures Network reports network profit of 976 Cr despite 13% drop in advertising revenues
    Source: Inside Sport
»   In Pakistan's Punjab province, CM looks to promote qawwali programmes through cable TV
    Source: The Print
»   Artists demand in house production DD activities
    Source: Nyoooz
     
More International Stories From Elsewhere
   
»   Jane Garvey bows out of Woman's Hour with tribute to listeners
»   'Goodbye to all that': what the papers say about Brexit's culminating act
    Source: The Guardian
»   Ticketmaster Will Pay $10 Million Fine to Settle Federal Charges It Hacked Rival's System
»   Biden Inauguration to Include COVID-19 Victim Memorial Ceremony
    Source: Variety
»   Samsung vice chairman Jay Y. Lee faces nine-year sentence in bribery case
»   After burning through $2 billion, Katerra gets a $200 million SoftBank lifeline to escape bankruptcy
    Source: Techcrunch
»   Syndication Ratings: 'Live,' 'Kelly Clarkson,' 'Tamron Hall' All Hit Season Highs
»   FCC Releases Second Marketplace Competition Report
    Source: Next TV
»   Disney Plus' Star Wars Assault: From 'Obi-Wan' to 'Boba Fett,' a Look at What Comes Next
»   'Gilligan's Island' Star Dawn Wells Has Died
    Source: Broadcasting Cable
    Fierce Video's top 10 stories of 2020
    Source: Fierce Video
»   Sen. Mitch McConnell Ties $2,000 COVID Checks to Section 230
»   FCC's Nathan Simington Staffs Up
    Source: Multichannel News
     
     
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