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  • Siti Networks CFO Vikram Singh Panwar resigns

    Siti Networks CFO Vikram Singh Panwar resigns

    MUMBAI: Even as all eyes have been focused on the drama at Zee Entertainment Enterprises, there’s been some developments at the troubled Subhash Chandra-owned Siti Networks too. Chief financial officer Vikram Singh Panwar put in his resignation a couple of days ago. The company filed a notice to this effect with the Bombay stock exchange on 9 August 2023. Panwar will continue with Siti Networks until the end of his notice period.

    Panwar had joined the company as CFO as recently as 15 April 2023. A chartered accountant with more than 18 years of experience, Panwar has been part of the digital and structural transformation journey of various companies in telecom, IT, apparel and textile, chemicals and consulting. Among the firms which he has worked with include:  HFCL, HCL Tech, PwC India, Raymond and PI Industries.

  • Discovery and Samsung join forces for tiger conservation

    Discovery and Samsung join forces for tiger conservation

    Mumbai: Discovery Inc in partnership with Samsung is raising awareness among global audiences for the need to protect and conserve tigers in the wild through a content partnership around Discovery’s Project CAT (Conserving Acres for Tigers). 

     

    The collaboration entails the production of a short film “Eye to Eye with the Tiger,” which follows wildlife photographer Yashas Narayan as he journeys through India on a mission to track, and film and photograph a tiger in the wild with Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. “The jungle is full of symbiotic relationships. It’s remarkable to see how animals depend on each other. I am delighted to have captured some raw moments that emphasise how important tigers are in the circle of life,” said Narayan.

    Directed by BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Vikram Singh, “Eye to Eye with the Tiger” shines a light on the dangers this majestic animal faces in the wild. Guided by a local conservationist Narayan searches for tiger tracks and takes note of signs from prey species while taking video footage and still images simultaneously with the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. The film reaches its climax when he comes face to face with a tiger hunting prey, a shot that brings to life the mission of Project CAT.

    “Discovery is a purpose-driven company with a strong commitment to conservation and protecting wildlife. Tigers are among the most revered species on the planet and today we extend our mission to ensure a future for tigers so there will always be stories to tell through this first of its kind partnership with Samsung and Project CAT,” said Discovery global vice president – standards and social good Jessica Beatus.

    Discovery supports nearly six million acres of tiger habitat across India, Bhutan and Russia through its Project CAT. Launched in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the initiative aims to help protect and support the conservation of a transboundary tiger landscape that is a global priority for tiger conservation. This key area also supports local economies, alternative livelihoods, and climate justice for the most marginalised. Discovery joined the ambitious goal of conservation groups to double the wild tiger population by 2022, the next Year of the Tiger in the Chinese Zodiac, said the statement.

    “Through our collaboration, we look forward to both showcasing the beauty of one of the world’s most majestic animals with our super high-resolution camera whilst simultaneously raising awareness around the importance of the conservation of tigers in the years to come,” stated Samsung Electronics VP and head of global digital marketing group & mobile communications business Jung Suh.

  • TDSAT asks MSO to pay Rs 6 lakh and reconcile accounts with Indiacast UTV

    TDSAT asks MSO to pay Rs 6 lakh and reconcile accounts with Indiacast UTV

    NEW DELHI: Vishal Cable Network has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to pay Rs six lakh in two installments to lndiacast UTV Media Distribution Pvt.Ltd by 5 August 2016.

    In his order on 28 July 2016, member B B Srivastava had said the first installment of Rs three lakh would be paid immediately and the next Rs three lakh by % August 2016, by which date the two sides should meet and reconcile their accounts.

    Indiacast Counsel Kunal Tandon told the Tribunal that the signals had been disconnected on 15 June 2016 and the arrears had mounted to Rs 9,12•,935.

    Fixing the matter for 30 August 2016, the Tribunal said The respondent is also directed toundertake audit of the system of the petitioner and complete it by the next date fixed.

    Earlier, Vishal Cable counsel Vikram Singh submiteds he did not appear on 3 Jue 2016 as no notice was given by the Registry due to inadvertence. As a result, the Tribunal had recalled theinterim protection granted to the petitioner by the order of 19 August last year.

  • TDSAT asks MSO to pay Rs 6 lakh and reconcile accounts with Indiacast UTV

    TDSAT asks MSO to pay Rs 6 lakh and reconcile accounts with Indiacast UTV

    NEW DELHI: Vishal Cable Network has been directed by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal to pay Rs six lakh in two installments to lndiacast UTV Media Distribution Pvt.Ltd by 5 August 2016.

    In his order on 28 July 2016, member B B Srivastava had said the first installment of Rs three lakh would be paid immediately and the next Rs three lakh by % August 2016, by which date the two sides should meet and reconcile their accounts.

    Indiacast Counsel Kunal Tandon told the Tribunal that the signals had been disconnected on 15 June 2016 and the arrears had mounted to Rs 9,12•,935.

    Fixing the matter for 30 August 2016, the Tribunal said The respondent is also directed toundertake audit of the system of the petitioner and complete it by the next date fixed.

    Earlier, Vishal Cable counsel Vikram Singh submiteds he did not appear on 3 Jue 2016 as no notice was given by the Registry due to inadvertence. As a result, the Tribunal had recalled theinterim protection granted to the petitioner by the order of 19 August last year.

  • TDSAT asks UCN to restore Star channels to Raj Cable

    TDSAT asks UCN to restore Star channels to Raj Cable

    NEW DELHI: Nagpur multi-system operator (MSO) UCN Cable Network has been directed to restore the supply of Star channels to Raj Cable Network, Maharashtra, with immediate effect as an interim measure.

     

    Giving this directive, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) also asked the MSO to ensure that the local cable operators’ (LCOs) network receives the Indiacast and Taj Television channels.

     

    If the channels of the two broadcasters have been discontinued at the instance of the MSO, TDSAT chairman Justice Aftab Alam and members Kuldip Singh and B B Srivastava said, “It will be viewed as a case of deliberate contempt and the respondent (UCN Network) will be liable for the consequences.”

     

    The Tribunal also said until further orders, Raj Cable will not transmit through its network the signals received from any MSO other than UCN Network.

     

    Raj Cable had stated that not knowing the proper forum for redressal of its grievances, the petitioner earlier filed a suit in the court of Civil Judge, Yavatmal. The suit was called out before the court of Civil Judge yesterday and the next date fixed in it is 27 October.

     

    In the petition before the Tribunal, however, it is undertaken that the suit will be withdrawn.

     

    Counsel Vikram Singh accepted notice on behalf of the MSO and was asked to file reply within two weeks with rejoinder, if any, within one week from the date of receipt of a copy of the reply. The matter was listed for 19 November.

     

    Raj Cable alleged that the MSO unauthorisedly disconnected the supply of Star, Indiacast and Taj Television to its network. MSO counsel Vikram Singh admitted the disconnection of Star channels to Raj Cable, which took effect on 8 October but denied discontinuation of the supply of Taj Television and Indiacast channels.

  • Heropanti: Of a one man army

    Heropanti: Of a one man army

    MUMBAI: There are a few oddities about Heropanti, probably created on purpose. The film is identified with the 1983 film Hero which launched, Jackie Shroff, the father of the hero of Heropanti, Tiger Shroff. All that is common between Hero and Heropanti is that the latter uses the signature flute tune of Hero, that too in a badly slaughtered and remixed version.  The genes of both films have nothing in common. This film seems to have been made on a shoestring budget with the intent of cashing in on Jackie Shroff’s goodwill of over 30 years and freshness of Tiger Shroff.

    In fact, Heropanti resembles any south Indian film where a strong family with a lot of muscle power finds suitors for its daughters in a similar family status. Even the treatment meted out is like any recent south film though here the strong muscle-wielding family is Jat, who don’t mind killing their own daughter if she marries outside of the family arrangement.

    The story goes like this: the daughter of the most dreaded Jat Chaudhary, played by Prakash Raj, has eloped with her lover on her wedding day (in films they have to vanish from the mandap for greater effect). The Chaudhary is devastated as his izzat is at stake. He decides to follow the tradition, find his daughter and her lover and kill them. To find them, he rounds up the guy’s friends because they should know where the couple has gone. While the two friends are easily picked up and half beaten to death and imprisoned, the third one, Tiger, is not as easy to handle. He bashes up all of Prakash’s goons until he is taken by surprise.

    Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala.

    Director: Sabbir Khan.

    Cast: Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, Prakash Raj, Vikram Singh.

    Tiger too is locked up in a barn with his other friends and they try to escape on the first opportunity. However, Tiger wastes the chance when he spots the girl he had fallen in love at first sight back in Delhi. He decides to stay back, track the girl and win her over. As happens in film stories, the girl he loves is the Chaudhary’s other daughter. Chaudhary, who is overly possessive about his daughters and can’t bear to think that his daughters can love somebody else more than they love him.

    As Tiger displays his prowess with action and dancing while chasing his love, the second half of the film succeeds in generating more interest than the earlier part which dragged a lot. In fact, with no known face except Prakash Raj, the film is all about Tiger’s abilities.

    The fact is, Heropanti, like its title, is forced (the real Mumbai slang is Herogiri). While the background of the film is about north Jats, it is made to look like a typical southern film. The direction is shoddy with chalta hai attitude. The dialogue is good in parts. Action is very well shot. The film has two good numbers with well choreographed dance moves. Performance wise, Tiger excels in action and dance but needs to improve in dialogue delivery. Kriti Sanon is a mismatch with Tiger; she looks much more mature and manly. Prakash Raj is his usual self. Rest of the goons are okay.

    Heropanti has opened to over 50 per cent houses which are very good for a new face film and considering its budget. The film should jump to plus side on its first weekend of business thanks to curiosity to watch Tiger.

  • TDSAT admits petition by LCOs wanting right of billing under DAS

    TDSAT admits petition by LCOs wanting right of billing under DAS

    NEW DELHI: Cable operators in the state of Maharashtra have got a head start regarding the billing system for cable television under DAS that MSOs are planning to put into effect. The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has accepted its petition and the case filed by the Nasik District Cable Operators Association of Maharashtra will come up for hearing on 22 November.

     

    Counsel Vikram Singh submitted that while the services were being provided by the local cable operators, the billing was meant to be done by the multi-system operators under the Standards of Quality of Service (Digital Addressable Cable TV Systems) Regulations 2012 of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

     

    TRAI counsel Saket Singh sought to argue that LCOs cannot approach TDSAT as they are not service providers. However, the Bench of Member Kuldip Singh admitted the case for hearing and asked TRAI to file its counter-affidavit.

     

    It has also been stated in the petition that cable TV operations cannot be equated with telecom services since there was only one service provider for mobiles while there were the MSOs and the LCOs in television.

     

    Regulation 14 of the Regulations issued on 14 May 2012 says ‘Every multi-system operator shall offer cable TV services on both pre-paid and post-paid payment options to the subscriber and shall be responsible for generation of bills for the subscribers.’

     

    Regulation 15 says ‘Every multi-system operator either directly or through its linked local cable operator, as the case may be, shall give to every subscriber the bill for charges due and payable by such subscriber for each month or for such other period as agreed between the parties, for which such charges become payable by the subscriber.

     

    The LMOs in Maharashtra have been fighting against the alleged dominance shown by MSOs by imposing restrictions on them as well as dictating terms relating to billing practice. A cable TV blackout was also held in various parts of the state from 6pm to 9pm on 2 October as a sign of protest.

  • TDSAT directs Media Pro to restore signals to Lucknow MSO

    TDSAT directs Media Pro to restore signals to Lucknow MSO

    NEW DELHI: In an order that may help multi-system operators whose applications for DAS licence are pending with the government, the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has directed Media Pro Enterprises to restore television signals to Lucknow-9 Cable Network of Lucknow as an interim measure.

    The Lucknow-based operator had said that its application for licence under Digital Access System (DAS) has been pending before the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for several months.

    Chairperson Justice Aftab Alam and member Kuldeep Singh also directed the Lucknow network to file an affidavit to the effect that its application filed in the Ministry for grant of license under Rule 11 C of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 was not defective but was complete and in order, in all respects. It would also file a copy of the application in a sealed cover.

    Meanwhile, the Lucknow-based operator would pay to content aggregator Media Pro all dues following a reconciliation of accounts and further to file an undertaking before this Tribunal that it would transmit or retransmit programmes of any channels following the provisions of section 4 A of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. This undertaking has already been filed.

    Media Pro counsel Tejveer Singh Bhatia had told the Tribunal that his client could not supply the signals as it was prohibited from doing so under clause 3(2) of the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable Services) Interconnection (Digital Addressable Television Systems) Regulations, 2012 ‘for the simple reason that the Petitioner did not have a license under Regulation 11 C of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.’

    But Counsel for the operator Vikram Singh said as there was inordinate delay in the grant of license, the operator had approached the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court which had disposed off the Petition by order dated 2 June 2013 directing the concerned authority to rid the application for license within 15 days from the date of receipt of the certified copy of that order. Counsel also stated that the date stipulated in the High Court’s order has expired on 2 July 2013 but it has so far not received any communication in regard to its application for the license.

  • Delhi High Court directs MSM to reconnect signals of Kanpur MSO

    Delhi High Court directs MSM to reconnect signals of Kanpur MSO

    New Delhi: The Delhi high court today directed Multi Screen Media to reconnect the signals of a multi-system operator in Kanpur after it was argued that Broadcast Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd (Becil) was the only authority to certify the genuineness of a digitized set up for cable television. Justice Rajiv Shakdher directed that Becil should give its report by 17 May when the case will be heard.

    Vishal Mishra of Vishal Cable Network of Kanpur had filed the case after MSM cut off the signals without any notice on the ground that the MSO had not digitized his operations.

    Vikram Singh, counsel for the MSO argued in Court that Becil was the only authority to take a decision on such issues. In any case, he said that notice should have been issued to the MSO.