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JioHotstar, the newly merged streaming platform from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, has added 230 million subscribers in just three months, bringing its total to 280 million, nearly matching Netflix Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NFLX) 300 million global users. What Happened: The platform...

When it comes to the world of sports, top searches on Google in 2024 for athletes centered on boxing and the 2024 Summer Olympics. Here are the year’s top 10 most-searched athletes on Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL): Imane Khelif Mike Tyson Lamine...

As 2024 draws to a close, it leaves behind a series of impactful and memorable news stories that defined the year. When looking for information on top news stories, many people around the world turned to Google, the search engine owned by Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), where they...

Saurabh Netravalkar, a principal software engineer at Oracle, led the U.S. cricket team to a stunning victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, despite only being a part-time athlete. What Happened: Team USA, led by Netravalkar, pulled off a remarkable upset at the ongoing match as the team...

In a recent interview, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem defended her decision to shoot her dog, a move that has sparked widespread criticism. What Happened: The interview, conducted by host Stuart Varney of Fox Business, also touched on the potential implications of this incident on Noem’s...

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Former U.S. President Donald Trump found an unexpected partner for his latest golf trip in Indian cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni. What Happened: Videos and pictures on the internet show cricket star Dhoni playing golf...

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. In a strategic move that's generating as much buzz off the field as on it, Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) Indian joint venture, Disney Star, has reportedly secured an impressive $24 million sponsorship deal with ...

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) Indian arm Disney Star, is gearing up for a windfall from the upcoming Asia Cup — a cricket tournament, eyeing a whopping INR 3,500-INR 4,000 million ($42.35 million to $48.40 million) in ad...

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) arm Disney-Star’s Asian sports broadcast channel Star Sports and streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar in India are eyeing steep fees from advertisers for the upcoming...

In the realm of American sports, a new narrative is beginning to unfold. This narrative is steeped in the high-energy, vibrant world of cricket, a sport long overlooked on American soil but now making its impressive entrance. On July 8, 2023, T Ten Global Sports and the SAMP Army Cricket Franchise...

This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) Indian arm, Disney Star. announced its decision to license the TV broadcasting rights for International Cricket Council Men's and U-19 global events to Zee, a domestic broadcaster, for the 2024...

This article was first published on the Benzinga India Portal. Tiger Global, a technology-focused investment firm with a glowing track record in India so far is reportedly negotiating a deal to acquire a stake in the Indian Premier League’s Rajasthan Royals franchise, according...

In the e-auction for the multi-year rights to the Indian Premier League cricket tournament, a joint venture between Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries won the streaming rights, outbidding incumbent holder Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). The loss of...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Partnered with international cricket leagues and internationally acclaimed cricket players, Rario is the world’s first officially...

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) is looking to expand its cricket programming in India, a country where the game enjoys huge popularity, the Financial Times reported Monday (Mumbai time). What Happened: The move comes after the Jeff Bezos-led company acquired rights to broadcast cricket matches...