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RCB Unbox Event 2025 Live: Ahead of IPL, where & when can you watch RCB's curtain-raiser event? Check details
RCB Unbox Event 2025: Check date, time, venue, tickets price, how to watch live stream. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Unbox 2025 event will take place on March 17, 2025, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans can interact with Virat Kohli and new captain Rajat Patidar, witness a new jersey unveiling, and enjoy a performance by rapper Hanumankind. The event will be live-streamed on the RCB website, app, and YouTube.

Tata Play, FanCode join forces to launch platform service for sports fans
Tata Play and FanCode have unveiled Tata Play FanCode Sports, a new platform granting viewers access to a range of live sports including cricket, football, kabaddi, and Formula 1. The service will broadcast over 100 hours of live sports monthly, featuring major tournaments like the Carabao Cup and Formula 1 Grand Prix, for ?75 per month.

JioStar likely to remove entertainment content from YouTube from May 1
JioStar plans to remove its entertainment content from YouTube by May 1 to curb subscriber migration from pay-TV to free digital streaming. This follows their strategy of placing content behind a paywall on JioHotstar, aiming to reduce churn and grow the paid subscriber base in the broadcasting industry.

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament 2025 kicks off; here’s all you need to know
The 2025 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament has begun in Nashville, with top-seeded Auburn at the helm. The March 12-16 tournament will witness tough competition as teams fight for the title. Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee follow closely. Stay updated with the latest bracket, schedule, and match results as the tournament unfolds.

Tech for her: Must-have gadgets this Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March every year; this is a tech guide with gadgets you can gift to the women in your life. The list encompasses beauty tech & wellness

Pay-TV revenue to decline by 1-3% in FY26 due to subscriber churn: ICRA
Indian pay-TV industry revenue is expected to decrease by 1-3% in FY2026. This is due to subscribers moving to OTT platforms and DD Free Dish services. Subscriber base decline will be partially offset by higher ARPU through bundled and premium content. Increased content costs and network investment will reduce margins.
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Want JioHotstar for free? Here’s how to get it & watch live Champions Trophy 2025 matches!
JioHotstar Subscription: Reliance Jio has rolled out a limited-time offer, giving prepaid users free access to JioHotstar with a Rs 949 recharge. Cricket fans can now stream the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match and other content without extra cost. The plan also includes 2GB of daily data, unlimited calls, and JioTV access. With JioHotstar bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar content, this offer is a major boost for streaming enthusiasts.
Pay-TV players fret as channels return to DD free dish
Leading broadcasters JioStar, Zee Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Networks India are set to relaunch free-to-air Hindi general entertainment channels on DD Free Dish. This move may intensify subscriber churn from pay-TV to free platforms, although it could also generate significant ad revenue for broadcasters.
JioHotstar merger: What happens to my JioCinema subscription? Here's what the company announced
JioHotstar (Google Trends): JioStar has introduced JioHotstar, merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, with new subscription models and content offerings. Existing Disney+ Hotstar users won't face disruptions, while JioCinema users are upgraded to premium access. JioHotstar provides diverse global entertainment and highlights top Indian digital creators and major sporting events.
JioHotstar launched: Subscription plans, what’s free, what’s not, and what happens to my current plan? Here are all the answers
JioStar is merging JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar into a new platform called JioHotstar. The service offers free viewing of content, excluding Hollywood films, for limited hours. Current Disney+ Hotstar subscribers will see no changes. JioCinema subscribers are transitioning to premium service. The platform aims to expand rapidly with diverse regional and family-centric content.
As FAANG stocks outperform Indian stocks, here’s how to ride the tech wave
FAANG: In 2024, FAANG stocks (Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet) saw strong growth, driven by innovation in AI, cloud, and emerging tech sectors. Indian investors can gain exposure through direct investments, ETFs, and leveraged products like the Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF. Despite risks, FAANG stocks remain attractive for 2025, with diversification key for a balanced portfolio.
Why your Netflix subscription is about to cost more each month? Here’s how much you will have to pay
Netflix remains confident that its investments in exclusive content and global entertainment will keep audiences engaged, even as subscription rates continue to rise.
Super Bowl LIX: What we know about pre-game, halftime show performances, coverage, how to watch, listen
Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, February 9, at 6:30 pm EST at Caesars Superdome. FOX holds the broadcast rights and multiple streaming options are available. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will compete. The halftime show features Kendrick Lamar and SZA. Pre-game coverage and post-game entertainment are planned.
Disney stock climbs following streaming price hike and lower subscriber loss
Disney raised the subscription fees for Disney+ and Hulu in October. As a result, the segment's operating income rose to $293 million, surpassing the $172-million estimate provided by analysts.
Super Bowl 2025: When, where, and how to watch the biggest game of the year
Super Bowl 59 will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. With Kendrick Lamar headlining the halftime show, the game will air on FOX and stream on multiple platforms including Tubi, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream. Here's everything you need to know about the teams, the event, and how to catch the action live.
Netflix users in these countries, get ready to pay more: Here's how much your plans will cost from now
Netflix will increase prices for its premium and standard plans in the US, Argentina, Canada, and Portugal. The company invests in content and aims to enhance programming quality. Popular shows like Squid Game and new partnerships with WWE and NFL are part of its strong growth strategy. Netflix projects significant growth in 2025.
Cricket paywall, consolidation to drive subscription video on demand market in 2025
India's subscription video on demand market, set for robust growth in 2025, reaches 125 million subscriptions driven by industry consolidation and expansion into smaller towns. Cricket moving behind a paywall could further boost subscriptions, while innovations in pricing and pan-India content continue to fuel growth.
Disney Hulu + Live FuboTV deal: Will you have to pay more to watch live matches?
Walt Disney Co. and FuboTV have unveiled a merger of their live TV services, uniting Hulu + Live with the sports-focused FuboTV.
Netflix India readying to get into the Ring with WWE in sports entertainment foray
WWE programming will move to Netflix India in 2025. The current deal with Sony Pictures Networks India expires then. Netflix will stream Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. This marks Netflix India's first venture into sports entertainment. This shift could challenge Netflix to convert TV viewers to subscribers.
US Open 2024: When and where to watch live on TV and streaming in US and UK
The US Open, as the last major tennis Grand Slam of the year—following the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the 2024 Olympics—is a must-see event for tennis fans around the globe.
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock subscription fee in 2024: Details you need to know
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock are offering subscription fee for their viewers in 2024.
Is Netflix planning to livestream sports event? What we know so far
Netflix is reportedly planning its first live sports event. However, the streaming giant is yet to make any official announcement regarding this.
TV audience is growing in complexity as idiot box turns smart
TV viewership in India is declining due to the rise in over-the-top (OTT) aggregation and 5G service availability. The FICCI-EY report shows that there is a growing number of “laptop audience,” which might replace traditional TV viewers. Additionally, there are 150 million dark homes that are not connected to TV or OTT services. Connected TVs are the smallest group with only two million homes, but they are a preferred segment for advertisers. The report says that there is a large chunk of the audience that consumes both linear TV and online-only viewing. Movie channels are losing ratings to OTTs. Sports viewership modes might also change as free digital streaming of high-end sports properties becomes available.
Why Big Tech is making a big play for live sports
Emboldened by their deep pockets and eager to boost viewership of their streaming-subscription services, Apple and Amazon have thrust themselves into negotiations for media rights held by the NFL, MLB, Formula One racing and college conferences.
Neo Sports entitled to 7% hike in subscription fee: TDSAT to ADAG's Big TV
TDSAT has held that Neo Sports is entitled to 7% increase in subscription fee for its channels from ADAG group firm Reliance Big TV.
Airtel DTH's festive offer
Airtel DTH, the direct to home service from Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced new limited edition "Super South Value Sports" on account of the festive season.
Dishtv crosses 70 lakh subscribers mark, announces new packages
DTH Company Dishtv has created a record of sort by having more than 70 lakh subscribers across the country .
Bharti Airtel launches two DTH entry packs
Leading telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of two new entry packages for Digital TV, its direct-to-home service.
TDSAT denies Zee Sports signal to IN Cable
The TDSAT has rejected a plea by IN Cable seeking restoration of their Zee Sports signal, saying that the signal can’t be provided as there was no agreement between the two parties.
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