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Trai seeks comments on its consultation paper on regulating converged digital technologies and services
Mumbai: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Tuesday issued the consultation paper on “regulating converged digital technologies and services -enabling the convergence of carriage of broadcasting and telecommunication services.”
Over the period of time, various technological developments in digital markets have resulted in the convergence of devices, services, and networks.
Trai has asked stockholders to submit comments and counter comments on the consultation paper.
The last date for submission of comments is 27 February 2023 and counter comments by 13 March 2023.
The paper examines the challenges posed by converging technologies and seeks the views of the stakeholders on any changes required, if any, in the legal, administrative, and licensing frameworks to deal with them.
The release said, “The convergence of digital and physical products through the use of machine-to-machine (M2M), the internet of things (loT), artificial intelligence and other technologies is paving the way for the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).”
It further added, “Efficient utilisation of resources, an increased level of competition, more innovative user applications and technological developments are the main drivers of convergence. Convergence has been intensified by the emerging use of digital technologies across the sectors.”
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
