Walt Disney India to revamp digital assets

The Walt Disney Company Indiaon Tuesdaysaid it will restructure its digital assets under 'DisneyUTV Digital' to drive growth in segments like mobile, online and interactive TV. "The new division --......

How will media companies make money

Is Google making us dumb?" About two years ago Nicholas Carr had asked this question in an Atlantic Monthly essay. It struck such a chord that I immediately quoted it to my class of students at......

British Telecom to distribute UTV Movies in US

British Telecom said on Monday its broadcasting arm Global Media Network will distribute UTV's movie channel in the US. A separate feed of UTV Movies, tailored for the US market, is being beamed......

Crisis? Diversify and prosper

Ronnie Screwvala's move to invest in different segments of the media industry has helped UTV sail through tough times. Ronnie Screwvala, the chairman and CEO of UTV Software Communications, opens......

Make way for TV's sexy new host

Former Miss India Natasha Suri plays Style Police on UTV Bindass' new show, and from the looks of it, does quite a good job. Rajul Hegde caught up with Natasha, and asked her to share some of......

Get ready for India's first horror reality show

Former Indian Idol finalist Meiyang Chang, who featured in the Shahid Kapur-starrerBadmaash Company,is all set to host India's first ever horror reality show on UTV Bindass. The Chair will start......

'Rich brats' to live it up in Mumbai slums

What happens when you take money away from Kabir Bedi's son Adam Bedi or leave VJ-cum-model Pooja Misra in a Mumbai slum? It's a perfect recipe for a reality show, what else. Throw in a Bollywood......

Seeing the life of a slum-dweller up close

UTV Bindass is launching a reality show titled The Big Switch on October 24. The show revolves around 10 kids in the age group of 19-23, picked from affluent backgrounds who will live with......