INDIA As the world’s third-largest TV market after China and the United States, India has an estimated 247 million households of which 150 million have ownership to a television set. These are being served by cable TV systems, DTH services, IPTV services, and the terrestrial TV network of Doordarshan. The pay-TV universe consists of around 94 million cable subscribers including around 0.91 million subscribers in notified conditional access system areas using STBs; 46.25 million registered … [Read more...] about Into the Southern lands of Asia
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Videocon d2h launches new channels
Videocon d2h Limited (NASDAQ:VDTH) (“Videocon d2h”), India’s fastest growing DTH service and most valued Indian company on NASDAQ, has launched three new channels: Colors Infinity, Colors Infinity HD and Nat Geo Wild HD. Colors Infinity, from Viacom 18, will air critically-acclaimed and multi-award winning American series such as “Fargo,” “Orange Is The New Black,” “Better Call Saul,” “Forever,” The Big C,” “The … [Read more...] about Videocon d2h launches new channels
BBC inks deal with Tata Sky
BBC Worldwide has announced its first VOD deal in India. The deal, with direct to home provider (DTH) – Tata Sky – comprises of SVOD and TVOD services. It gives subscribers in eight metros in India access to the best of the BBC’s drama and comedy via ‘BBC On-Demand’, a branded property on Tata Sky’s platform. Viewers can now also access it online via their TVs, PCs, tablets and mobiles. Programmes that will be available on the service include … [Read more...] about BBC inks deal with Tata Sky
Animal Planet celebrates Indian wildlife
Mumbai – This August 15, Animal Planet adds new flavour to its most celebrated programming line-up Yeh Mera India. Commemorating the 69th year of India’s Independence, Animal Planet will launch a new campaign taking viewers on an exotic journey to explore some of the rarely seen and endangered wildlife of the country. Travelling across the Himalayan Mountains, down the mighty River Ganges to the rainforests of Shola and the Western Ghats, the month-long programming … [Read more...] about Animal Planet celebrates Indian wildlife
MAX 2 increases its DTH footprint
Mumbai, India – Multi Screen Media's second Hindi movie channel – MAX 2, will now be entertaining more Indian families with its legendary films further to its tie up with India's leading DTH operator - Tata Sky. Available from 1 February onwards, the channel will reach out to millions of households across the country further to its association with Tata Sky thereby expanding its viewer base via the DTH platform. Besides Tata Sky, MAX 2 is available on other DTH platforms comprising … [Read more...] about MAX 2 increases its DTH footprint
Disney India launches new shows
Disney Channel India Mumbai, India – For over ten years, Disney Channel India has entertained Indian kids with stories and characters that they have come to love and creating wonderful uniquely Disney memories along the way. Starting 31 January, Disney Channel will air five new heart-warming and uplifting live-action shows that will capture emotions and evolving aspirations whilst celebrating the joys of the progressive Indian Family of today. 31 January will see the launch of five new … [Read more...] about Disney India launches new shows
