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Vh1 goes mobile
MUMBAI: Vh1, India’s coolest destination for international entertainment, is set to step out of television sets and go mobile with the launch of Vh1 Mobile-app. Smartphone users now have the opportunity to tune-in to exciting international entertainmentas well as their favourite content from the channelwhile in transit.
The launch of Vh1 Mobile App makes the best of English entertainment and international content available for FREE on iOS,Android, Windows as well as Nokia X series, customized for both, mobile and tablet users.
TheVh1 mobile-app gives music-enthusiasts a chance to experience the awesomeness of Vh1 on the go by making videos and episodes of shows airing on the channel available on the website. Apart from music and videos, the mobile-app also links users to featured articles as well as live twitter feeds by their favourite artistes, making all important music-related information available on one page.
The mobile app will additionally provide information such as the best of gigs taking place around town, gripping Celebrity gossip, regular Entertainment news, VH1 top music charts and much more.
Announcing the Vh1 mobile app launch, Ferzad Palia, EVP & Head – English Entertainment, Viacom18 says, “The emergence of smartphones has revolutionized the way entertainment is consumed by viewers.With the launch of Vh1 Mobile-app, we aim to further engage with the youth on-the-move. This launch helps take the brand Vh1 a step ahead by offering the best of English entertainment through just one-touch on their screens.”
Commenting on the offering of Vh1 Mobile app, Rajneel, VP & Business Head – Digital Media, viacom18 says, “The launch of Vh1 Mobile App is a more effective way to connect with today’s screen-agers. This audience is constantly on-the-move and heavily dependent on technology. The mobile app is not restricted to being just an extension of the channel; Vh1 Mobile App offers the best of international content that is not even available on the channel. The app is designed to be user-friendly and is regularly refreshed ensuring users are offered updated content at all times.”
Known for offering the best of international music and entertainment, the launch of Vh1 mobile-app makes it convenient for all music-enthusiasts to carry their entertainment wherever they go!
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AI Impact Summit ’26: Adobe offers Firefly, Photoshop free to Indian students
Adobe to equip 15,000 schools, 500 colleges with free AI tools
NEW DELHI: Adobe has unveiled a major education-focused investment to expand access to its AI-powered creative and productivity tools for students in India, as the company deepens its alignment with the government’s skilling and creator-economy ambitions.
Announced at the India AI Impact Summit, the initiative will provide applications such as Firefly, Photoshop and Acrobat free of charge to students through accredited higher education institutions across the country. The package includes software access, structured curriculum, training modules and industry-recognised credentials.
The programme supports the government’s ‘Create in India’ vision and the Union Budget 2026 goal of generating two million jobs in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector by 2030.
Working with the government, Adobe said it will make its AI tools and learning resources available at no cost to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges equipped with Content Creator Labs.
Shantanu Narayen, chair and ceo of Adobe, said the move would expand creative opportunity for millions of Indian students while accelerating the prime minister’s vision for a digitally skilled workforce.
Adobe said Firefly integrates creative AI models from partners including Google, OpenAI and Runway, enabling users to generate content using multiple models. Acrobat Pro will support productivity and collaboration tasks such as editing text and images.
Separately, Adobe India has partnered with NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling initiative backed by the ministry of electronics and information technology, to offer free courses and certifications. The programmes are aimed at preparing students for roles across design, animation, gaming, marketing, media, e-commerce and technology.
