HBO Max is bringing the knights of Westeros and the pupils of Hogwarts to India for the first time. The Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)-owned global streaming service is launching in the Asian country with Disney-backed JioHotstar as its exclusive distribution partner. The service launches today and includes Euphoria Season 3, House of the Dragon Season 3 and the upcoming Harry…
The 2026 Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, being published on Thursday, says that the game’s previous USP as a “refuge from realpolitik” has been poisoned by the growing politicisation of the sport under India’s “Orwellian” influence. The “Notes by the Editor” of the 163rd edition of the annual, targets India’s growing political influence over the game, saying,“Cricket…
Jamie Siddons, the new head coach of the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team, on Tuesday said players need to work on their skills to compete with teams like India, Australia and England. Sri Lanka will face England, New Zealand, and the West Indies in the Women’s T20 World Cup later this year, and Siddons said…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will honour the India national cricket team that scripted history by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup during its annual Naman Awards 2026, scheduled to take place on Sunday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav and coached by Gautam Gambhir, India produced a remarkable campaign to lift the…
Netflix has opened a hub for its Eyeline Studios VFX outfit in India, with actor Rana Daggubati attending the launch. Spanning 32,000 sq ft, the studio opens today in Hyderabad, focusing on advanced visual effects, virtual production and next-generation production technology. Led by Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro, an event took place earlier in Hyderabad with Hon’ble Chief…
Amazon MX Player is readying a suite of titles for its 2026 slate, as it seeks to compete in the competitive Indian streaming market. Made In India: The Titan Story, will star Naseeruddin Shah and Jim Sarbh, and is billed as “an inspiring drama centred on ambition and building a legacy.” The “marquee” title will…
