Television

Broadcasters want Barc ratings back: How TV viewership is measured in India

Broadcasters have called for the restoration of Barc ratings amid the prolonged suspension. Here is how TV ratings are measured, what they indicate and why they matter to the industry

Emmys 2026: Complete list of the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards winners

The 2026 Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles, rewarding the year's best from the TV world. Hosted by Mariska Hargitay, the 78th annual ceremony aired live on NBC and streamed on Peacock

Trai repeals regulations imposing 12-minute advertising cap on TV

Ad rates are unlikely to change as increased inventory becomes available; media buyers say the move will help prime-time advertisers and broadcasters during festive season

Media's post-liberalisation report card

Thirty-five years on, India's media & entertainment industry still accounts for less than one per cent of GDP

Centre notifies rules to remove 12-minute hourly cap on TV advertisements

The advertisement duration cap was introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994. The Ministry noted that the TV broadcasting sector has changed significantly

The drama over ratings: Why TV's digital shift needs a regulatory reset

In 2019, over 210 million Indian homes had a television set - an audience size of almost 900 million

We need to update our definition of TV: SPNI head Gaurav Banerjee

Sony Pictures Networks India is shifting from a television network to a broader entertainment company with OTT, sports and regional content driving growth

Who was Sanchita Ugale? TV actor known for Kumkum Bhagya, Wagle Ki Duniya

Sanchita Ugale's last social media post, shared 24 hours before her suicide, has resurfaced online after the tragic news of her death. The police investigation into the case is ongoing

From TV to radio, Centre proposes common broadcasting regulations

The Centre has proposed a single regulatory framework for television and radio broadcasting services, extending the obligation of airing programmes on "themes of national importance and social relevance" from TV channels to private radio services. The draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, made public by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday, state that while TV channels "shall" broadcast content on these themes for a minimum of 30 minutes daily between 6 am and 11 pm, radio stations will have to dedicate one hour for the same purpose every day. While airing of such content was made obligatory for TV four years ago under the 'Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022', no time slot was specified in the rules. The draft seeks to address that gap. Also, under the FM Policy Phase-III, private radio stations were so far required to broadcast "public interest announcements" for one hour every

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, a prominent advocate for women's rights, has died at 56, the French presidency said Thursday. "Her passing marks the loss of a leading figure of French culture and an artist devoted to freedom, whose work carried a universal message and earned her immense international acclaim," the French presidency said in a statement. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife "pay tribute to a remarkable artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable," the statement said. News broadcaster BFM TV and other French media reported Satrapi has "died of sadness" a little over a year after the death of her husband, Swedish film producer and actor Mattias Ripa, according to a statement from people close to the artist. The French Academy of Fine Arts, of which she was a member, expressed its deep sadness in a social media statement, paying tribute to "a passionate advocate for cinema and film education" who earlier this y

How 24/7 news changed us from Gulf War fascination to TV debate fatigue

From CNN's Gulf War coverage to today's noisy TV debates, 24/7 news reshaped how audiences consume information

Ted Turner, CNN pioneer who reshaped 24-hour news, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the maverick founder of CNN who transformed global news and built a vast cable empire, dies at 87 after a long illness

Rating noise rises as linear TV declines, raising questions on regulation

In 2019, over 210 million Indian homes had a television set - an audience size of almost 900 million. Most of these were DTH (direct-to-home) or cable homes

Over 1 billion Indian viewers may tune in to TV by 2029: IIM-A report

An IIM-A report says the growth may be led by rural, low-income states

Critics' Choice Awards 2026 winners: Full list of stars, film and TV wins

The Critics' Choice Awards 2026 had ended. Timothee Chalamet won 'Best Actor' for Marty Supreme. Jessie Buckley won for 'Best Actress' for Hamnet. The awards recognised both in film and television

TV at 100: From passive viewing to an interactive, AI-driven future

TV has come a long way since its first avatar in 1926 - and its purpose is being re-imagined once again

India's digital-only viewership reaches 313 million in Q3CY25: Report

In contrast, linear TV is estimated to have seen a marginal drop in viewership to 689 million in Q3CY25, compared with 705 million in Q1CY25

FMCG cuts hit TV ads: India's broadcast advertising falls 10% in 2025

India's TV ad market saw a 10 per cent drop in 2025 as FMCG firms cut spending amid weak demand; broadcasters like Zee and Sony reported lower ad revenue but expect recovery ahead

Veteran actor Satish Shah cremated as Film and TV fraternity pays tributes

Family members, friends, and colleagues from the film and television industry bid a tearful adieu to veteran actor Satish Shah, who was cremated here on Sunday afternoon. Industry veteran Naseeruddin Shah, his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, who was also Satish Shah's co-star in "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", other actors from the fan-favourite show, and members of the film fraternity attended his final farewell. Satish Shah passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 following a kidney ailment. He is survived by his wife, Madhu Shah, a designer. The mortal remains were brought to his home in Bandra (East) in an ambulance at around 11 am, and the same vehicle was later decked with marigold flowers and two photographs of the actor on the front and rear sides. The body was later transported to Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle for the last rites, which were conducted by Shah's personal assistant Ramesh Kadatala. "He (Ramesh) has been like his (Shah) son. He has been with the couple for close to 40

Delhi, Karnataka lead India's 85% surge in connected TV users in 2025

The report finds India's CTV audience at 129.2 million, with Delhi-NCR, Karnataka, and Maharashtra leading penetration as OTT content drives wider adoption