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Prime time for hoops as NBA lands on Prime Video in slam-dunk global deal
MUMBAI: The courts are going digital and Prime Video is making the first move. In a slam-dunk announcement for basketball fans across India, Prime Video has unveiled the official logo for its upcoming coverage of the NBA, marking a major play in the global sports streaming arena. Starting October 2025, hoops action will stream straight to your screens no extra charges, no cable required.
This follows Prime Video’s landmark 11-year media rights agreement with the NBA, making it the exclusive destination for 67 regular-season games each year, along with knockout matches from the Emirates NBA Cup and the Play-In Tournament. The deal also includes select playoff games and the Conference Finals in six out of the 11 seasons, an unmissable lineup for Indian fans.
But wait, there’s more. Starting in 2026, the platform will tip off its WNBA coverage too, streaming 30 regular-season games and exclusive playoff matchups, including three WNBA Finals over the course of the agreement.
With this move, Prime Video becomes more than just a platform, it becomes a prime court-side seat. NBA legends and Hall-of-Famers like Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem will join sports journalist Taylor Rooks for a studio show filled with insights, stories, and signature style. WNBA star Candace Parker will bring her expertise to both NBA and WNBA coverage, making the lineup as star-studded off court as it is on.
Basketball fans who want even more can access NBA League Pass via Prime Video as a third-party add-on, giving them access to an extended buffet of live and on-demand action.
From fast breaks to buzzer beaters, Prime Video is set to transform sports streaming in India, one triple-double at a time.
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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.
