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D’Decor home fabrics appoints Debajit Kundu as vice president
Mumbai: D’Decor home fabrics has appointed Debajit Kundu as vice president, bringing extensive expertise in textile manufacturing and operational excellence.
With a strong background in weaving and fabric production, Kundu is expected to drive growth and innovation in the home textiles sector. He previously held many roles at Vardhman Textiles, Indocount Industries, and Hanung Toys & Textiles, where he played a key role in optimising manufacturing processes.
An accomplished textile engineer, Kundu’s industry experience positions him to enhance D’Decor’s operational efficiency and product quality.
Before joining D’Decor home fabrics in February 2025, he served as vice president at Vardhman Textiles for over seven years, overseeing operations in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Prior to that, he was DGM (weaving) at Indocount Industries Ltd. in Kolhapur for more than five years, where he played a crucial role in optimising weaving processes. He also worked as AGM (weaving) at Hanung Toys & Textiles in Roorkee and gained international experience as general manager (technical) at Jamuna Denims Ltd. in Bangladesh, where he was responsible for the overall technical management of the denim fabric unit.
With a strong foundation in textile engineering, Kundu’s expertise in weaving and fabric production is expected to drive D’Decor’s growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation in the home textiles sector.
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JioStar cracks IPTV piracy network as TATA IPL 2026 gets underway
Broadcaster moves swiftly on match day to shut illegal BOS IPTV service
MUMBAI: JioStar has dismantled a major digital piracy syndicate on the opening day of the TATA IPL 2026, targeting an unauthorised IPTV service operating under the name BOS IPTV.
The crackdown followed an internal investigation that flagged the rogue platform, hosted on bostv.org, for illegally streaming premium television content. Acting on its findings, JioStar filed a criminal complaint with the Cyber Police Station Firozabad, triggering a formal police probe.
An FIR registered on 26 March 2026 cites multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, the Information Technology Act 2008, and the Copyright Act 1957, underscoring the seriousness of the alleged violations.
Investigators found that BOS IPTV was offering access to more than 10,000 live television channels along with a library of over 25,000 video-on-demand titles through its proprietary streaming player. The platform reportedly had around 64,000 active users and was run by a team of roughly 20 individuals, pointing to a well-organised operation.
Law enforcement authorities have arrested the primary accused, with further detentions expected as the investigation expands across multiple states. Officials believe the network may be part of a broader, coordinated piracy ecosystem operating in India.
The website has since been taken offline by its operators, marking a timely intervention just as the IPL season begins and viewership peaks. For broadcasters, the opening weeks of the tournament are particularly vulnerable to illegal streaming, making swift enforcement crucial.
JioStar’s latest action signals a sharper, more proactive stance against digital piracy, especially around marquee sporting events. As the IPL gathers pace, the broadcaster is expected to maintain close coordination with authorities to protect its content and ensure viewers stay on the right side of the stream.
