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ONEOTT Intertainment Limited wins TelecomLead.com Innovation Leaders award 2019
Mumbai: OneOTTIntertainment Limited (OIL), was awarded the 2019 Innovation leaders award by Telecomlead.com. OIL won this prestigious award for adopting innovative steps for expanding broadband connectivity to under connected population in urban locations, like –connectivity of 50 Hotspots in Dharavi which enabled Internet consumers access 2GB data per day free for 30 days via OIL’s Wi-Fi hotspots.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Yugal Sharma,CEO of ONEOTT iNTERTAINMENT LIMITED said,“We are extremely proud and delighted to receive an awardthatis a testament to our endeavors of providing affordable internet services to our customers.OIL’s purpose is to lead digital inclusion in India by connecting homes & offices online thereby, enriching lives of all our subscribers. This initiative in Dharavi directly aligns to why we exist.’’
In the first phase of the project,50 Wi-Fi hotspots have been enabled in Dharavi, the largest underserved urban locality in India,powered by OIL’s high-speed internet service, and supported by the Express Wi-Fi by Facebook’s software platform. Anyone, who is present in the Wi-Fi zone can connect to a participating hotspot by registering on the ONE Express Wi-Fi by Facebook sign-up page or by downloading the Express Wi-Fi by Facebook Android App available in the Google Play store.
OIL also has plans to scale up Wi-Fi deployment to 10,000 Access Points and aims to extend its reach to the other Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities.
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Guru Randhawa clocks 19.8 billion YouTube views, tops global charts
Punjabi star outpaces global acts as streaming surge fuels new phase
MUMBAI: Guru Randhawa is striking a powerful chord on the global music stage, clocking 19.8 billion views on YouTube and emerging as one of the most-watched Punjabi artists worldwide.
The milestone puts him ahead of several global heavyweights, including Dua Lipa and Drake, underlining the growing international pull of Punjabi music. Alongside the viewership numbers, Randhawa has amassed 108.9 million hours of watch time, reflecting sustained engagement from audiences across markets.
His strong run comes on the back of a standout 2025, where he crossed 500 million audio streams, driven largely by his album Without Prejudice. The project marked a turning point, blending his signature style with a more global, polished sound.
That momentum carried forward with releases like Azul and Shkini, before rolling into 2026 with Dopamine, signalling a consistent and fast-paced release strategy.
On Spotify, Randhawa has also secured multiple top 10 entries on the India top 200 chart, reinforcing his cross-platform appeal. His independent streak appears to be paying off, with each release building on the last in both scale and reach.
As the lines between regional and global music continue to blur, Randhawa’s rise offers a glimpse into the future of Indian pop on the world stage. With numbers climbing and momentum firmly on his side, the next chapter could well be his biggest yet.
