Mrs Rajeshwari BC Honoured with “Dynamic Principal 2025” Award by The Education News Network

Bengaluru, Jan 06: The Education News Network (ENN) proudly honoured Mrs Rajeshwari BC, Principal of Embassy Academy, Devanhalli, with the prestigious “Dynamic Principal 2025” award, recognizing her visionary leadership, progressive educational practices, and steadfast commitment to holistic student development.

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An esteemed jury presented the award at the 13th National Conference on K–12 Leadership and India School Merit Awards 2025, to be held on December 5, 2025, at The Taj, Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, in the presence of leading educators and institutional heads from across India.

The Education News Network is a pioneering daily digital education news platform and a proud arm of EducationToday, one of India’s most respected magazines dedicated to K–12 education. This exclusive recognition celebrates handpicked education leaders who have demonstrated innovation, resilience, and transformative impact within their institutions.

Under the leadership of Mrs Rajeshwari B. C., Embassy Academy, Devanhalli has emerged as a progressive learning institution, recognized for its student-centric approach, strong academic foundations, emphasis on values-based education, and focus on nurturing confident, future-ready learners. Her efforts have played a key role in fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Education News Network congratulated Mrs Rajeshwari B.C. on this well-deserved honor and acknowledged her meaningful contributions to advancing leadership excellence in Indian education.

Samsung Presents ‘Your Companion to AI Living’ at The First Look During CES 2026

GURUGRAM, India, Jan 06: Samsung Electronics today unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look, its CES® 2026 event held in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas. The focus of the event was on AI as Samsung’s philosophy, a foundation that connects the company’s R&D product development, operations and user experience.

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TM Roh, CEO and Head of Samsung’s Device eXperience (DX) Division, opened The First Look by describing the company’s AI leadership and how due to its vast, AI-enabled, connected ecosystem, Samsung can provide users with a true AI companion experience in their daily life. This approach gives users a chance to access more than just the basics from their technology and instead, provides opportunities to find more meaningful moments everywhere.

“Samsung is building a more unified, more personal experience across mobile, visual display, home appliances and services,” said CEO TM Roh. “With our global connected ecosystem, and by embedding AI across categories, Samsung is leading the way to offer more meaningful everyday AI experiences.”

Entertainment Companion: Extending the Experience Beyond Simple Viewing

SW Yong, President and Head of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics, and Sukhmani Mohta, Chief Marketing and Partnerships Officer, VD Business at Samsung Electronics America, took the stage to describe how Samsung’s displays are combining hardware excellence and visual intelligence to provide a true entertainment companion. Drawing from twenty years of leading the TV industry, Samsung has built a full AI TV lineup that provides an entirely new way for users to interact with their TV.

The center of the display lineup is the 130-inch Micro RGB, which represents a monumental leap in scale and picture quality. The 130-inch Micro RGB marks a new era of color, featuring the widest and most detailed spectrum ever seen in Samsung TVs while its Timeless Frame design minimizes distractions and allows the picture to take center stage with understated elegance. A micro-sized RGB light source drives the unprecedented picture quality, with each microscopic red, green and blue diode shining independently to produce color in its purest, most natural form. Micro RGB AI Engine Pro enables precise control of RGB colors and creates overwhelmingly vivid picture quality in every scene.

Elevating this next-level viewing experience, Vision AI Companion (VAC)1 uses AI technology to work alongside users as a full entertainment companion to enhance viewing, dining and mood, anywhere in the home. With it, users can receive guidance on what to watch, what to eat and what music to listen to, enhancing the overall TV experience in a way that extends far beyond simple viewing.

Samsung also offers intuitive modes to personalize the viewing experience. For soccer fans, AI Soccer Mode Pro delivers a more exciting gameday experience through AI-driven picture and sound tuning to stadium-level quality. AI Sound Controller Pro lets you raise or lower the volume of the crowd, commentary, or background music, providing a personalized listening experience for TV shows and movies. Users can simply make verbal requests, and any TV equipped with VAC — which includes Micro LEDMicro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED and UHD TV — contextually carries out those requests.

Across different types of programming, VAC also boosts the overall lifestyle experience. It allows users to find recipes for meals they see on TV by simply asking and uses the most up-to-date information to make recommendations that align with health and fitness goals. VAC offers multi-device functionality, as well, sending recommended recipes directly to other devices like the newly-unveiled The Movingstyle, designed to move easily throughout the home and kitchen appliances, for a multi-device experience achieved through complete ecosystem integration.

Samsung has led the global soundbar market for 11 consecutive years. This year, it is introducing two new WiFi speakers, the Music Studio 5 and 7, to further expand its integrated ecosystem. These models support a wider range of sound system combinations, enhance audiovisual quality and improve the aesthetics of any space. Each model shares a timeless, dot design concept by renowned designer Erwan Bouroullec, inspired by a universal symbol in music and art and grounded in Samsung’s signature design language.

Samsung also unveiled a host of new products that blend beautifully with users’ homes and aesthetics.  The new, ultra-thin OLED S95H features a refined bezel that gives it art gallery elegance, and Samsung’s new portable projector, The Freestyle+, is powered by VAC and allows users to view content on walls and ceilings, as well as uneven surfaces like corners and curtains.

The 2026 TV lineup supports HDR10+ ADVANCED, delivering enhanced brightness, genre-based optimization, intelligent motion smoothing, advanced local tone mapping and improved gaming experience.

As HDR10+ adoption grows among major OTT providers, Samsung will be the first to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED in its 2026 TV lineup. Samsung also features Eclipsa Audio, the company’s new spatial sound system, introduced across all 2026 TVs.

Samsung also unveiled its most advanced Odyssey gaming monitor lineup yet, introducing five new models that push the boundaries of resolution, refresh rate and immersive visual performance. Led by Samsung’s first 6K 3D Odyssey G9, the 2026 lineup debuts world-first display technologies for gamers and creators, including the next-generation Odyssey G6 and three new Odyssey G8 models.

At the center of all these display innovations is the most powerful Tizen OS yet. Users can now enjoy seven years of Tizen OS upgrades, ensuring that TVs continue to evolve long after they have entered the home.

Home Companion: Connected Smart Appliances That Guide You Through Your Day

Cheolgi Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital Appliances (DA) Division at Samsung Electronics, and Elizabeth Anderson, Head of Integrated Marketing, DA at Samsung Electronics America (SEA) outlined Samsung’s vision to evolve from providing home appliances to true home companions that work to eliminate the stress of daily chores. Cheolgi Kim also announced that as of December 2025, SmartThings now serves more than 430 million users, empowering Samsung with a significant scale and depth of insight that sets it apart from other brands.

This insight comes to life with the Family Hub. The AI-enabled refrigerator is the centerpiece of the home and now, with an upgrade to AI Vision built with Google Gemini, it redefines living for an AI future. With this update, AI Vision unlocks existing limitations in recognizing food items, seamlessly tracking what is placed into and taken out of the refrigerator, making meal planning and food management simpler than ever. The Family Hub has won 10 CES Innovation Awards so far, and Samsung’s AI-enabled fridges have received the award for the past three years.

Through a gamified feature called “What’s for Today?”, select refrigerators provide recipe recommendations based on what is in the refrigerator or also random recommendations, reducing the stress caused by choosing what to cook. When selected, recipes show up through SmartThings Food, where users receive a step-by-step guide to help them get started instantly. The selected recipe can also be sent to connected cooking appliances to begin the process seamlessly. Video to Recipe adds even more simplicity, providing users with recommended cooking videos and converting those videos into easy-to-follow steps, allowing users to follow along while they cook without pausing the video or backtracking.

Samsung also unveiled FoodNote, a new, weekly report that recaps users’ food intake patterns, from most-used ingredients and recipe recommendations, and which items it’s time to restock. Additionally, Now Brief includes more widgets on the Family Hub screen and with Voice ID, can distinguish between family members and display content relevant to each individual. Ultimately, these features come together to provide various helpful insights and information throughout the week.

In the laundry room, the Bespoke AI Laundry Combo removes the need to transfer loads of laundry, solving a major pain point for households. This year’s model comes with enhanced features, like a faster super speed cycle and enhanced drying performance. Moreover, Samsung’s new Bespoke AI AirDresser is here to solve another common problem with your clothes. It features Auto Wrinkle Care, which blasts strong air and steam jets to smooth out shirts. All users have to do is hang their shirt and wait, reducing the burden in busy mornings.

Around the house, the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra, powered by a Qualcomm Dragonwing™ processor, features an Active Stereo 3D Sensor to recognize liquids like coffee, juice, or even transparent liquids like water. While its camera helps with navigation, it also allows the robot vacuum to serve as a monitoring device for when users are away from home, notifying them about their pets and whether there is any suspicious activity. Plus, with a smarter Bixby, users can speak conversationally to their robot vacuum to carry out tasks with ease. For the deep level of connectivity and integration that forms the backbone of a holistic, AI-powered experience, Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances have received a CES Innovation Award.

Additional benefits include a first-of-its-kind partnership with Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) to help unlock real, meaningful savings to the smart home experience. HSB President and CEO Greg M. Barats joined the presentation to discuss the partnership, explaining the potential benefits of having smart appliances connected to SmartThings to reduce insurance premiums. This is the best of the AI era — increased protections and reduced costs for users. After a successful pilot run in the U.S. in 2025, the collaboration is expanding to more states across the U.S., as well as to leading home insurance carriers in other global regions.

Care Companion: Shifting From Reactive to Proactive Care

Finally, Praveen Raja, Vice President and Head of Digital Health at Samsung Research America (SRA), introduced Samsung’s long-term vision for intelligent care enabled by Samsung’s integrated device ecosystem, redefining care from a reactive need to a proactive opportunity. With AI, phones, appliances, wearables and other connected devices will help users prevent potential health concerns before they occur.

For example, Samsung aims to provide personalized health coaching, offering effective exercise and sleep coaching to help decrease risk for major chronic diseases and also suggesting appropriate recipes based on ingredients available in connected refrigerators. Additionally, if any abnormal signs or patterns are detected, it will alert users while allowing their health metrics to be shared with providers via the Xealth platform and facilitating virtual professional consultations.

Recognizing the importance of preventative health, Samsung is also expanding its capabilities in dementia detection through research partnerships, with wearable devices registering subtle changes to mobility, speech and engagement that can be indicative of long-term cognitive changes.

Samsung Knox and Knox Matrix serve as the foundation of this hyper-personalized ecosystem, safeguarding user data at every turn. As AI is constantly evolving, so are Knox and Knox Matrix. To maintain security despite constant changes, Samsung’s security systems are consistently identifying AI risks by advancing to protect data in AI training processes and approving models through red team analysis.

Despite strong academic credentials, youth struggle to express themselves

Public Speaking is emerging as a career deal-breaker

Despite strong academic credentials, youth struggle to express themselves

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Hyderabad, Jan 6: In an increasingly competitive academic and professional environment, experts caution that public speaking has become a decisive factor in a youth’s career success. While degrees and technical knowledge remain important, the inability to communicate confidently is emerging as a major stumbling block in career progression for young Indians.

Public speaking today goes far beyond stage performances. It plays a crucial role in elocution contests, debates, youth festivals, panel discussions, group discussions, and job interviews. Young individuals who struggle to express themselves often fail to gain recognition, despite having strong academic or professional credentials.

“Many talented youths lose opportunities not because they lack ability, but because they cannot present their competence convincingly,” says a communication expert. “In interviews and group discussions, silence is often mistaken for lack of confidence or leadership potential.”

Recruiters and institutions increasingly evaluate how candidates articulate ideas, respond to questions, and handle pressure situations. Youth who cannot speak up confidently often remain invisible, while more articulate peers move ahead faster in careers and leadership roles.

Public speaking also shapes leadership development. Participation in debates, panels, student bodies, and public forums helps youth gain confidence, recognition, and influence. Those who master communication skills early stand out, while others with equal or greater knowledge struggle to be noticed.

Recognising this growing challenge, Media Junction, a Hyderabad-based specialist school for public speaking, is organising a Four-Day Practical Workshop on Public Speaking from January 8 to 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:30 pm, at Parthani Towers, Golconda Cross Roads, Musheerabad, Hyderabad.

The workshop is designed to help participants overcome stage fear, build confidence, and communicate effectively through hands-on practice and personalised guidance. To ensure individual attention, only 15 participants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public speaking is not a talent one is born with; it is a learnable skill,” adds D. Kalpana, Director of Media Junction. With the right training and practice, youth can transform their knowledge into confidence and visibility.

From Christmas Cheer to New Year Dreams: DOMS Paints December with Creativity at KidZania

Mumbai, Jan 06: DOMS Industries Limited (‘DOMS’), a company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of children, adolescents, and young adults through their formative years, transformed the festive season into a celebration of colour, creativity and new beginnings at the DOMS Painting Studio at KidZania. Blending the warmth of Christmas with the optimism of the New Year, the brand curated a month-long creative journey that delighted children and families while encouraging imagination, reflection and joyful self-expression.

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Young visitors stepped into a world of festive creativity through thoughtfully designed, hands-on activities. The DIY Christmas Card sessions became a heartwarming highlight, with children creating personalised cards for loved ones and Santa Claus, turning festive wishes into cherished keepsakes. As December unfolded towards the New Year, the celebrations took on a hopeful tone, with children crafting New Year cards that captured their dreams, aspirations and goals for the year ahead expressing what they wished to become, create and achieve.

Adding to the festive excitement, DOMS introduced children to its newly launched Zillion pencils, allowing them to experience the brand’s latest innovation first-hand through live sampling and creative usage during activities.

The spirit of celebration reached its peak with a vibrant Ornament Painting activity, where children and parents came together to paint Christmas décor using DOMS Acrylic Colours. These shared moments of creativity transformed the painting studio into a lively family space filled with colour, laughter and festive warmth celebrating togetherness as much as art.

Weekends became even more special with mom influencers hosting activities and engaging closely with participating families. Their candid interactions and real-time feedback captured authentic moments of creativity, learning and joy, extending the DOMS festive and New Year experience beyond KidZania and onto digital platforms.

Commenting on the initiative, Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer, DOMS India, said,

“The festive season is a time of joy, reflection and new beginnings. At DOMS, we believe creativity plays a vital role in how children express themselves, dream big and step confidently into a new year. Our collaboration with KidZania allowed us to celebrate both Christmas cheer and New Year aspirations through meaningful, hands-on experiences.”

Through this festive collaboration with KidZania, DOMS India reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing creativity, encouraging self-expression and making learning joyful—turning December 2025 into a colourful bridge between celebration and new beginnings for children and families.”

From Christmas Cheer to New Year Dreams: DOMS Paints December with Creativity at KidZania

Mumbai, Jan 06: DOMS Industries Limited (‘DOMS’), a company engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of children, adolescents, and young adults through their formative years, transformed the festive season into a celebration of colour, creativity and new beginnings at the DOMS Painting Studio at KidZania. Blending the warmth of Christmas with the optimism of the New Year, the brand curated a month-long creative journey that delighted children and families while encouraging imagination, reflection and joyful self-expression.

KIDZANIA MUMBAI DEC

Young visitors stepped into a world of festive creativity through thoughtfully designed, hands-on activities. The DIY Christmas Card sessions became a heartwarming highlight, with children creating personalised cards for loved ones and Santa Claus, turning festive wishes into cherished keepsakes. As December unfolded towards the New Year, the celebrations took on a hopeful tone, with children crafting New Year cards that captured their dreams, aspirations and goals for the year ahead expressing what they wished to become, create and achieve.

Adding to the festive excitement, DOMS introduced children to its newly launched Zillion pencils, allowing them to experience the brand’s latest innovation first-hand through live sampling and creative usage during activities.

The spirit of celebration reached its peak with a vibrant Ornament Painting activity, where children and parents came together to paint Christmas décor using DOMS Acrylic Colours. These shared moments of creativity transformed the painting studio into a lively family space filled with colour, laughter and festive warmth celebrating togetherness as much as art.

Weekends became even more special with mom influencers hosting activities and engaging closely with participating families. Their candid interactions and real-time feedback captured authentic moments of creativity, learning and joy, extending the DOMS festive and New Year experience beyond KidZania and onto digital platforms.

Commenting on the initiative, Saumitra Prasad, Chief Marketing Officer, DOMS India, said,

“The festive season is a time of joy, reflection and new beginnings. At DOMS, we believe creativity plays a vital role in how children express themselves, dream big and step confidently into a new year. Our collaboration with KidZania allowed us to celebrate both Christmas cheer and New Year aspirations through meaningful, hands-on experiences.”

Through this festive collaboration with KidZania, DOMS India reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing creativity, encouraging self-expression and making learning joyful—turning December 2025 into a colourful bridge between celebration and new beginnings for children and families.”

Actress Pragya Nayan Rings in the New Year at Country Club

Actress Pragya Nayan Rings in the New Year at Country Club

Hyderabad,  Jan 06: Actress Pragya Nayan welcomed the New Year with a special appearance at Country Club as a guest during its grand celebrations. Hosted under the leadership of Country Club owner Mr. Rajeev Reddy, the event saw an energetic gathering of over 5,000 attendees.

Pragya Nayan interacted with the audience and delivered a brief, engaging performance that added glamour to the evening and was warmly received. In appreciation of her presence and contribution, Mr. Rajeev Reddy and the Country Club management honored her with an exclusive VIP Membership.

The actress expressed her gratitude to Mr. Rajeev Reddy, the Country Club team, and the audience for their warm support, calling the experience truly memorable.

Governor of Telangana to inaugurate the third Niri9 International Film Festival at Hyderabad, Kooki and Voice of Hind Rajab Announced as special screening

TelanganaHyderabad, Jan 05th: The Niri9 International Film Festival 2025 will be held on January 10 and 11, 2025, in Hyderabad, bringing together socially relevant and internationally celebrated cinema. Hon’ble Governor of Telangana his Excellency Shri Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the event. The event will also have celebrities like bollywood actor Seema Biswas, singer Lou Majaw, international singet Carlyta Mouhini and former Justice of Guwahati High Court, Shri Ajit Borthakur. 

The festival has announced that the critically acclaimed supernatural thriller Dahini will be the opening film of this year’s edition. The festival will also host special screenings of the hard-hitting Indian film Kooki and the internationally lauded The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by the Oscar-nominated filmmaker of Four Daughters. 

Directed by Rajesh Touchriver, Dahini – The Witch (2022) stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, J.D. Chakravarthy, and Sruthy Jayan, and has received widespread international recognition. The film won Best Feature Film at the Titan International Film Festival and Best International Feature Film at the Pacific Beach International Festivaland was also nominated at the Swedish International Film Festival. Its selection as the opening film reflects Niri9’s focus on powerful narratives that blend genre storytelling with global appeal. 

Kooki, directed by Pranab J Deka, is a deeply unsettling and socially urgent film that examines sexual violence and the failures of the justice system through the experience of a teenage survivor. The film confronts the normalisation of sexual crimes and compels audiences to listen to voices that are often silenced, making it one of the most impactful contemporary Indian films on the subject. 

The Voice of Hind Rajab, from the Oscar-nominated director of Four Daughters, Kaouther Ben Hania, is based on real emergency call recordings surrounding the final moments of six-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza. 

Premiered at leading international festivals including Venice and Toronto, the film stands as a haunting testament to cinema’s power to preserve memory, truth, and humanity.

LdotR Expands dotBrand Advisory Across India, Middle East & ASEAN

LdotR expands dotBrand Advisory across India, Middle East and ASEAN, aim to help organisations prepare ahead of ICANN’s 2026 Domain Opportunity, opening in April 2026

New Delhi, Jan 05: LdotR, a specialist in digital brand protection and domain strategy, today announced the formal expansion of its dotBrand advisory and enablement services across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia (ASEAN), as organizations prepare for the upcoming ICANN New gTLD application round, opening in April 2026.
The 2026 round represents the first opportunity in more than a decade for organizations to apply for their own branded top-level domains (dotBrands). A dotBrand allows enterprises to operate entirely within a secure, brand-owned internet namespace, shifting domain strategy from defensive registration to proactive digital ownership. As domain abuse, phishing, and AI-driven impersonation attacks accelerate, domain ownership is increasingly being viewed as a core layer of enterprise risk management, brand governance, and customer trust.
The expansion reflects growing enterprise demand across these regions for stronger control over digital identity, trust, and security. As part of this initiative, LdotR has strengthened its regional advisory capabilities and launched a structured dotBrand readiness and advisory approach to help organizations assess legal, technical, security, and governance preparedness well ahead of the application window.
LdotR works closely with global Registry Service Providers (RSPs) and experienced domain-ecosystem partners who have successfully guided more than 200 dotBrand and new gTLD applications worldwide during the 2012 ICANN round.
These partnerships enhance LdotR’s ability to guide enterprises through the complexity of the ICANN application process and long-term dotBrand operations. Organizations across India, the Middle East, and ASEAN will be advised through LdotR’s offices in India and Singapore, combining regional insight with global execution capability.
“Enterprises are reassessing how they manage trust, security, and brand presence online in the fast-changing world of generative AI. A dotBrand allows organizations to move from defending their brand on the internet to owning their digital ecosystem outright. The next gTLD round is not just a naming exercise, it’s a strategic inflection point in customer trust,” said Vinay Singh, CEO and Co-founder, LdotR.
In the previous new gTLD round held in 2012, nearly 2,000 applications were submitted globally, resulting in the delegation of over 1,200 new domain extensions, including hundreds of dotBrand TLDs adopted by leading global enterprises. The long gap since that round has made the upcoming 2026 window a rare, competitive, and time-sensitive opportunity for organizations seeking lasting control over their digital identity.
“This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to secure valuable digital real estate that may not come again for more than a decade, if ever. Early preparation will be the defining factor between organizations that lead the next phase of the internet and those that follow.”, added Vivek Goyal, COO and Co-founder, LdotR.
Why this matters now?
Markets such as India, the Middle East, and ASEAN are witnessing rapid digital adoption alongside increased regulatory scrutiny and heightened exposure to online fraud and brand impersonation. As customer engagement expands across websites, mobile platforms, apps, and emerging digital channels, organizations are seeking more authoritative, verifiable, and secure ways to engage online.
A dotBrand enables organizations to:
●      Exercise exclusive control over all domains under their brand
●      Build stronger consumer trust through verified, brand-owned web addresses
●      Reduce exposure to phishing, impersonation, and lookalike domain attacks
●      Simplify governance and accountability across legal, IT, security, and marketing teams
Who should consider applying?
The 2026 New gTLD round is particularly relevant for:
●      Large enterprises and conglomerates
●      Financial services and other regulated industries
●      Consumer-facing brands with high impersonation or fraud risk
●      Government bodies and public institutions
●      Organizations with long-term digital transformation and trust-led growth strategies

While applications are expected to open in April 2026, successful dotBrand participation typically requires months of advance preparation, including internal alignment across legal, technology, security, and brand teams. Early preparation is critical, as readiness, governance models, and operational planning often determine long-term success after delegation.
LdotR is currently advising multiple enterprises across regulated and consumer-facing sectors that are evaluating dotBrand ownership. The company supports organizations end to end, from readiness assessments and application strategy to technical architecture, governance frameworks, ICANN compliance, and long-term domain operations, ensuring enterprises are prepared well before the application window opens.

Edit II Strengthens Creative Leadership; Vihaan Kohli Steps In as Head of Content

Edit II Strengthens Creative Leadership; Vihaan Kohli Steps In as Head of Content

Mumbai, Jan 05th: Co-founded by Sanjay Kohli and Binaiferr KohliEdit II has been a consistent force in Indian television for over a decade, known for creating content that balances mass appeal with longevity. The production house has delivered some of Indian television’s most recognizable and long-running shows, like FIRBhabiji Ghar Par Hain, and Happu Ki Ultan Paltan; the latter two continue to garner strong viewership.

Sanjay Kohli is widely regarded as a visionary producer with a strong understanding of audience preferences and sustainable content creation, while Binaiferr  Kohli is known for her hands-on creative leadership and ability to deliver character-driven stories at scale. Together, they have built Edit II into a leading production house with a strong legacy and lasting cultural impact, defined by consistency and deep audience connection.

As the entertainment ecosystem evolves, Edit II is entering a new chapter, one that builds on its strong television legacy while expanding its creative and business footprint across digital platforms, OTT, feature films, and new-format storytelling. In line with this growth roadmap, the company’s leadership structure reflects a generational transition with Vihaan Kohli as Head of Content and Co-Producer of the ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’ film, underscoring a renewed focus on long-term, future-facing growth.

In his expanded role, Vihaan Kohli will strengthen the production house’s content vision while driving expansion into newer formats and platforms beyond television. His leadership brings fresh creative energy while building on the solid foundation established by the founders as Edit II scales into a larger, multi-platform entertainment company.

Speaking about the journey ahead, Vihaan Kohli shares, “Television has been our greatest learning ground, it has taught us discipline, scale, and a deep understanding of audiences. As we move forward, my focus is to build on this strong foundation and expand Edit II into newer verticals, including OTT and films, while continuing to create content that resonates across platforms. I sincerely hope to carry forward the vision started by Sanjay sir and Binaiferr  ma’am and do justice to the body of work and values they have built over the years.”

With a legacy rooted in successful television IPs and a renewed focus on the future, Edit II continues to evolve, bridging experience with fresh creative leadership as it expands its presence across the entertainment landscape.

Hoopr Advances National Digital Music Frameworks with MeitY and AIC-GIM Backing

Hoopr, India’s leading music licensing platform, has received institutional support from AIC-GIM, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Samridh Programme, to contribute towards the development of structured, technology-led frameworks for India’s rapidly expanding digital music and content economy. Backed by an undisclosed investment, Hoopr represents a significant step towards institutionalising transparent music licensing, strengthening compliance, and enabling fair, scalable artist remuneration across the digital ecosystem.

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Hoopr operates at the intersection of music, technology, and the creator economy, addressing a critical challenge facing India’s digital content market. Over the past three years, Hoopr has onboarded more than 1,500 artists, curated a catalogue of 15,000+ tracks, and disbursed ₹4.5+ crore in direct earnings to artists. Today, the platform supports ethical music usage for over 400,000 creators and 200+ brands, positioning Hoopr as one of the country’s most trusted digital licensing infrastructures.

At a time when over 80,000 brands and close to 600,000 creators produce digital content daily and nearly 87% of music usage remains unregulated, India’s creator economy faces a critical governance and compliance gap. Through institutional backing from MeitY and ecosystem support from AIC-GIM, Hoopr is working to accelerate the adoption of compliant music practices and contribute to the establishment of national standards for digital music usage.

As India’s digital economy continues to scale—driven by short-form video, social platforms, and creator-led content the limitations of legacy copyright systems designed for linear media have become increasingly evident. This shift necessitates modern, technology-enabled licensing frameworks capable of operating at internet scale while ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Under the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, AIC-GIM-backed Hoopr is contributing to the development of future-ready digital music licensing infrastructure through transparent digital workflows, real-time music usage visibility, and equitable royalty distribution enabled via its integration with the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS). These efforts are aimed at supporting a compliant, sustainable, and globally aligned music rights ecosystem for India’s digital future.

Sumit Garg, CEO, Atal Incubation Centre  Goa Institute of Management (AIC-GIM), said,

“Hoopr is addressing a structural gap in India’s creator economy by building rights-respecting digital infrastructure for music usage. Through the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, our role has been to support Hoopr in strengthening its technology architecture, compliance frameworks, and ecosystem readiness—enabling it to contribute meaningfully to national efforts around digital rights management and creative economy governance.”

Gaurav Dagaonkar, Co-Founder & CEO, Hoopr, said,

“The digital transformation of content has fundamentally changed how music is created, experienced, and monetised. Institutional support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, enabled through AIC-GIM under the MeitY SAMRIDH programme, is a critical step towards building long-term, technology-led frameworks that allow the industry to operate responsibly. This effort ensures that artists, creators, and brands engage within an ecosystem that is structured, compliant, and built for the future.”

Meghna Mittal, Co-Founder, Hoopr, added,

“At Hoopr, we have always prioritized the development of an accessible, tech-first monetization infrastructure. Backing from the Ministry further emphasizes this need for scalable systems to monitor and manage music usage across multiple platforms in real-time. Our collaborative goal is to develop a framework that demonstrates how technology can facilitate compliance, fairness and accountability in the digital music landscape in India.”

This partnership exemplifies the Ministry’s progressive stance towards enabling new-age solutions in pursuit of India’s creative and digital aspirations.