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  • India’s biggest Karate League returns: WKKL season two presented by Watcho

    India’s biggest Karate League returns: WKKL season two presented by Watcho

    Mumbai: Watcho, one of India’s fastest-growing OTT platforms, is proud to present season two of the Watcho Khel Karate League (WKKL). WKKL has swiftly ascended to become the nation’s premier karate sporting event, amassing an impressive reach of more than 20 million. Season two of WKKL is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 September 2023 at the prestigious SMS INDOOR STADIUM in Jaipur and will be broadcasted exclusively on Watcho exclusives from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  

    DishTV’s OTT platform, Watcho, actively supports various sports by broadcasting live sporting events, offering exclusive sports content, and furnishing real-time updates. Their commitment to sports enthusiasts enhances the overall experience, making it one of the go-to platforms for sports enthusiasts to stay engaged and informed. Moreover, Watcho’s aggregation service, boasting 17 diverse OTT platforms, empowers users to access a wide array of sports content, solidifying Watcho’s position as the ultimate one-stop destination for sports fanatics across the nation.

    This thrilling karate extravaganza, dedicated to the principles of strength and well-being, is poised to enthral audiences nationwide. WKKL’s core mission is to identify, nurture, and empower talented karate players in India, offering them a sustainable, competitive, and entertaining platform. Over 3000 karate players from 28 States and eight Union Territories of India will compete, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.

    WKKL Season Two will also witness the participation of 20 of the nation’s sports icons, including luminaries such as Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Sangram Singh, Krishna Poonia, Deepak Hudda, Babeeta Phogat, and Yogeshwar Dutt. These renowned athletes will grace the opening and closing ceremonies. Additionally, the grand finale will feature a mesmerizing concert by Bollywood singer Swaroop Khan.

    Dish TV India Ltd CEO Manoj Dobhal said “Watcho, our OTT streaming platform, is thrilled to present Watcho Khel Karate League season two, a celebration of karate’s spirit, skill, and dedication. Through this partnership, we aim to not only promote this incredible sport but also support the growth and development of talented karate players across India. With this exciting collaboration, Watcho aims to bring the power of karate and entertainment to millions of households across the nation. We look forward to an exhilarating season of action, competition, and entertainment!”

    “As the founder of the Khel Karate League, I am immensely proud to welcome Watcho as our chief presenter for Season 2. This partnership signifies a shared vision for promoting martial arts and sports in India. It’s an exciting moment for the league and for karate enthusiasts across the nation. Together with WATCHO, we are set to elevate the league’s reach and impact, bringing the thrill of karate to households. Season 2 promises to be an extraordinary journey filled with talent, passion, and fierce competition”, Khel Karate League founder Dhananjay Tyagi.

    Launched in 2019, Watcho exclusives offers many original shows, including web series like Aarambh, GillHarry, Joint Account, Manghadant, Avaidh, Explosive, Aarop, Wajah, The Morning Show, Bauchaar-E-Ishq, Gupta Niwas, Jaunpur among others. That’s not all, Watcho also offers Korean Drama and various other international shows.   Last year Watcho forayed into the OTT aggregation business with its signature Rs 253 per month plan. Featuring 17 popular OTT apps, it is fast becoming the go-to destination for an all-in-one OTT subscription. Watcho also features a unique platform for user-generated content called Swag where people can create their own content and discover their potential. Watcho can be accessed on a variety of devices (including Fire TV Stick, Dish SMRT, Android, and iOS cellphones, and D2H Magic devices) or online.

  • Paradigms of media have expanded vastly with new media coming in: Jaitley

    Paradigms of media have expanded vastly with new media coming in: Jaitley

    NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who was given additional charge of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, today said the paradigms of information have expanded with the steady growth of electronic, print and digital media in the country.

     

    He said the information scenario had changed drastically since the days when the only sources of information were Doordarshan and All India Radio.

     

    Currently, the media landscape has seen unprecedented growth within the radio and new media streams.

     

    He was speaking to the media after taking charge of his new portfolio. Earlier, he held a meeting with senior officials of the Ministry.

     

    In his interaction with the media, Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, who has become the Minister of State for I&B, said he would strive to fulfill the responsibilities given to him.

     

    Meanwhile, former I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar tweeted “I enjoyed thoroughly working as MOS (IC) for I&B and MOS for Parliament Affairs; I handed over these charge with great satisfaction.”

  • NBA president Rajat Sharma to meet Arun Jaitley, soon

    NBA president Rajat Sharma to meet Arun Jaitley, soon

    MUMBAI: A few months into the Narendra Modi government and Prakash Javadekar taking charge as the Minister of State (independent charge) of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, a reshuffle has now put Arun Jaitley in charge of the department, in addition to Finance and Corporate Affairs with the MoS charge being given to Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

     

    While Jaitley is someone who has knowledge of the ministry, Rathore is yet to understand the nitty-gritty of it. News Broadcasters Association (NBA) president Rajat Sharma is optimistic about Jaitley handling the portfolio. “NBA welcomes the appointment of Arun Jaitley as I&B Minister. He has a great understanding of the challenges faced and ahead of the broadcasters and I hope that he will play a proactive role in resolving the issues,” he says.

     

    Jaitley has been an advisor to broadcasters in the past and is aware of issues they face such as carriage fees, ad cap, digitisation etc. “The NBA delegation will be meeting Mr Jaitley soon to discuss industry problems,” he adds.

     

    Sharma had earlier mentioned while speaking at indiantelevision.com’s 7th Indian News Television Summit that the NBA would be meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar and the Home Minister Rajnath Singh to place before them, concerns of the news television industry.

     

    Sharma says that it feels good to have ‘industry’s friend’ as a minister of the department. 

  • Information and Broadcasting goes to Arun Jaitley

    Information and Broadcasting goes to Arun Jaitley

    NEW DELHI: Arun Jaitley, who has been divested of the Defence portfolio, has once again taken up the mantle of Information and Broadcasting Minister – a post he had held when A B Vajpayee was the Prime Minister – in addition to Finance and Corporate Affairs.

     

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has, thus, upgraded the post of I&B Minister which has been held by Ministers of State with Independent Charge under Vajpayee, Dr Manmohan Singh and Modi.

     

    Jaitley will also have a Minister of State to assist him in Information and Broadcasting – Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.

     

     While Defence has gone to former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, former I& B Minister will continue to retain the Environment and Forests portfolio. Ravi Shankar Prasad also continues to retain the Communications portfolio and former actress Smriti Irani continues to hold the Human Resource Development portfolio, both in cabinet rank.

     

    Currently a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, Jaitley is a senior advocate of the Supreme Court. He had commenced his political career with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Bhartiya Janta Party. He has been a member of the national executive of Bharatiya Janata Party since 1991. After the BJP led National Democratic Alliance came to power under Atal Behari Vajoayee, Jaitley was appointed Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) on 13 October 1999.

     

    Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is an Indian shooter and politician, who rose to fame after winning the Silver medal in Men’s Double Trap at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. On 10 September 2013, Rathore joined the BJP after taking voluntary retirement from the Indian Army. He was elected as a Member of Parliament in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Jaipur Rural.

     

    A film personality, singer Babul Supriyo, finds a berth in the cabinet as Minister of State for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.