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India could become a manufacturing hub for flat screens
BANGALORE: Union minister of communications and technology Dayanidhi Maran is hopeful that Korean companies will make India a manufacturing hub for flat screens.
“Today, flat screens are replacing most of the CRT screens for computers, televisions. My next visit will be to Korea, since the Koreans are the big players in flat screen,” said Maran, who was speaking on the sidelines of the second day of the valedictory session of the ISA summit in Bangalore.
Maran made an oblique reference to Samsung as one of the companies he could approach.
During the address, Maran revealed that a Frost & Sullivan report conducted for the ISA had estimated that the Indian Semiconductor industry (SCI) was expected to grow from the current $2 billion annually to $36 billion by 2015, with a potential to create 3.6 million jobs and that the sector would contribute around 12 per cent to India’s GDP.
He assured that the Central and State Governments had now become aware of the potential of the SCI and were very proactive to nurture this industry.
Maran said that his focus was now on building successes in design and software services to become an attractive location for the semiconductor and electronic equipment manufacturing industry.
Bangalore headquartered ISA or the India Semiconductor Association is an organization established in 2004, representing the Indian semiconductor industry as the name suggests, and has around 90 members from leading companies in their space. This summit is the first one being held since the formation of the ISA.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
