Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani lauded the growth and innovation focus of Network 18’s in news and current affairs business, he as well emphasized the channels commitment to credible journalism, innovative formats, and global expansion. Ambani was speaking at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries on August 29, 2025. He further highlighted the noteworthy growth of Moneycontrol, as India’s largest platform for business news, financial markets data, and investment analytics. “With over one million paid subscribers, Moneycontrol Pro now ranks among the top 15 subscription platforms globally, alongside heavyweights such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times”, he said. Speaking about Firstpost growth, Ambani described it as “India’s digital-first global view of the world”. He further remarked Firstpost exponential growth across platforms. “In May 2025 alone, it recorded more than 400 million video views, becoming the most-viewed

Image source: DALL·E 3   Underlining the move to repair bilateral ties after a five-year military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised on Sunday that the two countries were “partners, not rivals”, marking an important shift in India’s position on China as both sides work towards gradual normalisation.  Hot off the Press The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and agreed on a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution” of the border issue, and flagged the importance of a multipolar world, free trade and “role of their two economies to stabilise world trade.” The meeting — their second in the last 10 months — comes in the backdrop of the deepening trust deficit between India and the United States over the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration, wrote Shubhajit Roy for The In

Veteran media strategist Shripad Kulkarni is set to launch MatheMedia, a 12-episode podcast series streaming from September 1 across YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram and Spotify. Designed as a masterclass-meets-CMO briefing, the series will feature top industry voices unpacking India’s fast-evolving media landscape. Kulkarni describes it as a deep dive into the “science and art of making sense of channel chaos,” urging the industry to rewrite outdated playbooks and embrace new rules shaped by research and collaboration.  

The Australian has announced a  slew of senior journalism appointments, including Anthony Galloway as the new Victoria political editor - he moves across from Capital Brief - Lachlan Leeming as new political correspondent covering NSW, and Max Aitchison who has been appointed banking reporter.  Editor-in-Chief Michelle Gunn said the new hires - announced on Friday afternoon - reflected the masthead’s drive to deliver deeper coverage of politics and finance.  “Anthony, Lachlan and Max bring energy, experience and a proven record of breaking big stopries, “ Gunn said.  Galloway - who was chief political correspondent at Capital Brief, took to LinkedIn a week ago to say he was leaving the publication where he has worked for two years, chiefly putting together the Political Capital newsletter.  He said, “It’s been a huge privilege to be a part of this ambitious upstart from the ground up, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past two years. By m

By the right, quick march Welcome to Monday, and plenty of coverage this morning on the anti-immigration protests across the capital cities on Sunday, where a couple of politicians and some neo-Nazis - more on them in a moment - joined the March for Australia rally where marchers called for a halt to immigration.  Melbourne's the Sun Herald carried a dramatic picture of the angry protestors literally face to face with opponents and an inset pic of a bloodied protestor, both captured well by Brendan Beckett and Jake Nowakowski with an emotive headline too, all in caps - "FEAR & LOATHING IN MELBOURNE" and a full story on pages 8 and 9 by Fergus Ellis and Amelia Swan. Inside the pictures are also dramatic and the snappers should be applauded for getting in the thick of it.  Fellow News Corp publication the Daily Telegraph let Andrew Bolt off the leash and you could sense he was twisting and turning more than a bit because he knew he had to make mention of the neo-

The Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), has urged Prasar Bharati to adopt a much transparent and predictable system for auctioning slots on its free direct-to-home (DTH) services, DD Free Dish. As per the report in e4m, IBDF has expressed concerns over lack of fair competition and have urged the pubcaster while responding to a July 25 consultation on auction methodology, that the existing process creates uncertainty that complicates the business decisions. The body has further suggested that before each auction, Prasar Bharati should release key details such as the total number of slots on offer, how many remain unsold after every round and a bucket-wise list of applications along with the final roster of eligible and ineligible participants. IBDF further stressed that eliminating mid-auction rejections is crucial as such decisions undermine the integrity of the process. Instead, asked for eligibility checks to be completed in advance.  As of 2024, DD Free Dish

Over the last fifty years, Public Relations in India has evolved from a marginal practice into a strategic force in the digital age. Capturing this transformation is Mastering the Message, a new book by communications veteran Ganapathy Viswanathan that offers a detailed account of PR’s evolution, challenges, and future directions. With more than three decades of experience across Ogilvy, Lintas, Mudra and the Publicis Group, Ganapathy draws from his career in brand storytelling, strategic planning, and integrated communication to reflect on PR’s changing role. The book covers a wide range of topics, from crisis and reputation management to political, sports, and financial communications. “The book also examines pressing industry challenges, from the talent crunch to the evolving role of influencers and journalists. Through real-world insights and personal anecdotes, it serves as both a practical guide for young professionals and a thoughtful reflection for seasoned practitioner