Mumbai-based digital media company Rediff.com has appointed Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD). This significant move comes after fintech giant Infibeam Avenues completed its acquisition of Rediff, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.
A Strategic Shift
Vishal Mehta steps into the role previously held by Ajit Balakrishnan, who founded Rediff.com in 1996.
Reliance Industries Ltd announced on September 28, 2024, that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has granted approval for the transfer of non-news and current affairs TV channel licenses from Viacom18 Media Private Limited to Disney’s Star India Private Limited. This decision follows an order issued on September 27, 2024, and is subject to conditions set by the Competition Commission…
India Lifestyle Network (ILN), the parent company of popular digital platforms MensXP, iDiva, and Hypp, is exploring the possibility of separating from Mensa Brands. This move comes two years after Mensa’s acquisition of ILN for approximately $100 million. The decision stems from a perceived misalignment in growth priorities between the two entities.
Background of the Acquisition
Mensa Brands…
YouTube is taking its Shorts platform to the next level with the integration of Veo, an AI model developed by Google DeepMind. This innovative enhancement allows content creators to produce high-quality backgrounds and six-second video clips, marking a significant upgrade from the previous AI tool, Dream Screen. The latest features aim to streamline content creation and boost viewer engagement…
Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has taken $631 million from the platform over the past two years, as user engagement and subscriptions continue to rise sharply.
Fenix International, which owns the popular platform known for its diverse range of content creators, reported pre-tax profits of $658 million for the year ending November 2023, according to newly filed accounts. The platform saw…
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