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Bomanbridge buys three high-end, 4K documentaries
MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency, announced the acquisition of three high-end, 4K documentaries, including one shot with VR technology, distributed globally by Italy’s Nexo Digital. These experiential programs provide audiences with a brilliant and realistic, exclusive tour of famous Italian treasures and venues.
St. Peter and the Papal Basilicas of Rome (produced by Sky 3D and the Vatican Television Centre (CTV) in collaboration with Sky Arte HD Nexo Digital and Magnitudo) is a cutting-edge VR, 4K experience taking viewers on an interactive, immersive tour. The power of technology has now made it possible to capture amazing images from completely new and exclusive points of view, employing the use of helicopters and mechanical arms to capture extraordinary visuals. Four renowned experts showcase the Basilicas and the works of art contained in them. Audiences will feel like they are actually inside the famous cathedral with 360° views. Listed as one of the 25 most visited places on earth, this famous location holds many famous works of art from masters Giotto, Bramante, Michelangelo, Francesco Borromini, Bernini, Domenico Fontana and more.
Leonardo Davinci: The Genius In Milan (produced by Skira, Codice Atlantico and RaiCom in collaboration with Nexo Digital and Magnitudo): In Spring 2015 Milan paid tribute to Leonardo Davinci by holding an exhibition at the Palazzo Reale. The 4K film Leonardo da Vinci – The Genius in Milan, was created from this event with documentary interviews and mise-en-scènes telling the story of the artist’s world and the treasures he left. Viewers are welcomed by curator, Pietro Marani, along with experts who tell the story of Leonardo the artist and scientist; and prominent, historical figures of the Renaissance such as Ludovico il Moro, Beatrice d’Este, Cecilia Gallerani and Salaì, a truly legendary period in the city’s history.
Florence and the Uffizi Gallery (produced by Sky 3D in partnership with SKY ARTE HD, Magnitudo and Nexo Digital) is a beautifully filmed 4K tour of the city that was once the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence and the Uffizi Gallery ensuring a totally immersive and unique experience – allowing the audience to see, listen, feel and savor the most outstanding and celebrated breeding ground of creativity in the history of art.
“Bomanbridge is extremely pleased to acquire the stunning, high-end technology, arts documentaries from Nexo Digital. These programs are breathtaking, offering a spectacular visual treat into the world of Leonardo da Vinci, the colors of Botticelli within the Uffizi gallery, and even a walk inside St. Peter’s church within the Vatican. When I saw these exquisite docs, some of the best in the world, I knew immediately that they belonged in the Bomanbridge catalog. Our Asian audiences, especially those viewing on OTT platforms, have an increasing appetite for sophisticated programming and they are sure to embrace these shows,” said Bomanbridge Media CEO Sonia Fleck.
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PNB partners Kiwi to launch credit-enabled UPI for users
Targets 180 million customers; RuPay card offers 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent cashback
MUMBAI: Swipe, tap, or scan credit is quietly slipping into the rhythm of everyday payments, and Punjab National Bank wants in on the action. The state-run lender has partnered with Kiwi to roll out credit-enabled UPI payments for its 180 million customers, marking a significant push to blend traditional banking with India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem.
At the centre of the collaboration is the launch of the PNB Kiwi Credit Card on the RuPay network. The card is designed with a digital-first approach, offering fully online onboarding and seamless integration with UPI, allowing users to transact via scan-and-pay while accessing credit.
The offering also brings in a rewards layer, with cashback ranging from 0.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent on online transactions, positioning the product as both a convenience play and a spending incentive.
The move comes as UPI continues to dominate India’s digital payments landscape, increasingly blurring the lines between debit-led transactions and credit access. For PNB, which operates over 10,000 branches around 60 per cent in semi-urban and rural areas, the partnership signals a targeted effort to extend formal credit to segments that have traditionally remained underserved.
The collaboration also reflects a broader industry shift, where banks and fintech platforms are converging to embed credit directly into payment flows, reducing friction while expanding access.
With RuPay credit cards gaining traction and UPI evolving beyond peer-to-peer transfers, the PNB–Kiwi tie-up positions both players at the intersection of scale, accessibility, and the next phase of digital finance in India.
