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Disney and Reliance Secure Approval for $8.5 Billion Merger, Set to Form India’s Largest Entertainment Company
Walt Disney Co. and Reliance Industries have secured regulatory approval for an $8.5 billion merger of their media assets in India, paving the way to establish the country’s largest entertainment powerhouse. * Viacom18, primarily owned by Reliance, operates 40 television channels, including well-known brands like Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV. * Viacom18 holds the broadcasting rights for domestic and international…
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Nari Hira, Iconic Publisher of ‘Stardust,’ Passes Away at 86
Mumbai: Nari Hira, the influential publisher and founder of India’s iconic film magazine ‘Stardust,’ passed away in Mumbai at the age of 86. Known for his irreverent style, Hira transformed magazine publishing in India, encouraging bold, sharp, and stylish journalism. He gave prominent writers, including Shobhaa De, their big breaks, fostering a new vernacular in celebrity gossip. Hira’s publications, including…
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