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DistroTV announces content & distribution partnership with IN10 Media Network
Mumbai: DistroTV, a leading independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, today proudly announced its partnership with IN10 Media Network, a leading media and entertainment company.. This collaboration brings IN10 Media Network’s flagship channel EPIC and Hindi general entertainment channel, Nazara, to DistroTV’s extensive service. This addition significantly enriches DistroTV’s diverse content line-up, offering viewers a wide range of quality entertainment options.
In a groundbreaking move, IN10 Media Network’s OTT platform, EPIC ON, will now integrate DistroTV’s streaming service through a seamless app-in-app integration. This integration represents a significant advancement in streaming technology, providing a smooth and integrated viewing experience for consumers on EPIC ON. DistroTV’s simple yet innovative app-in-app approach ensures that viewers can easily access a vast array of content, including popular Indian and international channels, across multiple devices.
This partnership marks a significant milestone for DistroTV as it continues to expand its diverse content line-up, offering hundreds of channels in India and globally. The integration with EPIC ON further enhances DistroTV’s reach, allowing viewers to access a wide range of content, including popular Indian and international channels, across multiple devices.
“We are thrilled to partner with IN10 Media Network, a renowned name in the entertainment industry,” said DistroTV’s parent company DistroScale co-founder and CEO Navdeep Saini. “This partnership not only enriches our content library but also strengthens our commitment to providing diverse and quality entertainment to our audience worldwide.”
IN10 Media Network MD Aditya Pittie commented, “Joining forces with DistroTV aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver high-quality content to a global audience. This partnership enables us to leverage DistroTV’s extensive platform, ensuring our channels reach a wider audience and offer an unparalleled streaming experience.”
DistroScale, Inc APAC head Vikas Khanchandani added, “The collaboration with IN10 Media Network is a testament to our vision of delivering exceptional viewing experiences. The addition of EPIC and Nazara to our platform, along with the integration of DistroTV on EPIC ON, represents a significant step in our journey to redefine the streaming landscape.”
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What SMS letters G, T, S and P mean and how they help spot scams
Small alphabet tags on messages reveal whether texts are government or ads.
MUMBAI: Sometimes the smallest letter in a message can be the biggest clue. In an age where smartphone users receive dozens of alerts every day, the tiny alphabet appearing at the end of many SMS messages can reveal whether a text is official, transactional, service related or simply promotional. Understanding these tags can help users quickly identify legitimate messages and stay alert to potential scams.
Under telecom regulations in India, SMS senders are required to categorise messages based on their purpose. As a result, many texts end with a single letter that indicates the type of communication being sent.
If an SMS ends with the letter G, it typically means the message has been sent by a government authority. These alerts may include information about public services, government schemes, safety advisories or emergency notifications such as natural disaster warnings.
A message ending with the letter T signals a transactional SMS. These are usually sent by banks, financial institutions or digital services to confirm activities such as payments, account updates or one time passwords (OTPs).
The letter S represents a service related message. These notifications commonly come from companies and online platforms providing updates about services or orders. For instance, e commerce platforms like Amazon or Flipkart often send delivery updates and order confirmations that end with the letter S.
Meanwhile, SMS messages ending with the letter P are promotional in nature. These texts are typically marketing communications sent by businesses advertising products, offers or services such as education programmes, fashion sales or loan schemes.
Understanding these simple tags can also help users stay cautious about fraudulent messages. Cybersecurity experts note that scam messages often do not follow these regulated formats and may arrive without any category letter at the end.
While the absence of a tag does not automatically mean a message is fraudulent, it can serve as an early warning sign encouraging users to verify the source before clicking links or sharing personal information.
For those who wish to reduce marketing texts altogether, telecom operators also provide Do Not Disturb (DND) options.
Users of Jio can activate DND through the MyJio app by navigating to the menu, selecting settings and enabling the DND option with preferred filters.
Similarly, subscribers of Airtel and Vi can enable the same feature through their respective mobile apps to block promotional messages.
In a digital world flooded with alerts and notifications, recognising what a single letter means could make the difference between a harmless update and a potential scam.
