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Lyca Radio is set to expand its Birmingham presence from Tuesday 1 September, moving from a limited‑capacity relay to full DAB coverage across the city through its partnership with CE Digital. The upgrade follows several months of lighter output while the station awaited wider transmission space.

Raj Baddhan, Chief Executive of Lyca Radio Network, said, “Since launchin...

The South Asian Film Festival UK has announced its inaugural nationwide edition, bringing restored classics of Indian cinema to eight Showcase Cinemas across England this October. Supported by the BFI Audience Projects Fund, the festival will screen Raj Kapoor’s ‘Sangam’ on 4 October, Yash Chopra’s ‘Kabhi Kabhie’ on 11 October, and Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ on 18 Octob...

Vijay Varma features in a new campaign highlighting Prime Video’s streaming experience on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8. The collaboration between Samsung Electronics and Prime Video positions the foldable device as a platform optimised for on‑the‑go viewing, with the campaign using Varma to illustrate how long‑form content fits naturally into everyday downtime on a film set.

Madhuri Dixit has officially stepped into hosting duties for the Marathi edition of the iconic quiz franchise, with ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’ set to anchor Sony Marathi’s upcoming programming slate. The channel unveiled the first promo this week, marking Dixit’s return to full‑time television hosting after more than two decades.

Positioned as a marquee format refresh, the ...

Emraan Hashmi has shut down speculation linking him to the role of Mehmood in the upcoming RD Burman biopic, issuing a clear denial after rumours circulated across social platforms and entertainment portals. The actor called the reports “fake”, confirming he has not been approached for the project and is not involved in any capacity.

The chatter began after unverified ...