Times Audience Network (TAN), the digital video arm of the Times Group, re-launched the new design of Live.Indiatimes.com on Friday on-stage with Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft and Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited.
Live has now added Aaj Tak, Star News, Headlines Today, Star Ananda and Star Majha to its existing reportoire of channels live-streamed on the web.
The new design, which incorporates related on-demand videos, a full EPG and social media integration with Facebook and Twitter, crafts an un-paralleled viewing experience. Users can now watch India's premium TV channels in a single window, getting access to the best of Hindi and regional language entertainment besides news in English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali & Business news.
Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited, said: "This is by far the best entertainment product released in the Indian web space. We have and will continue to innovate on product to make this the foremost destination for Indians and the diaspora to consume premium video content on web and mobile."
Ramakrishnan Laxman, Head - Digital, MCCS said: "Very rarely does a product blend the best of technology, content, distribution and scale. TAN provides a great turnkey solution for distributing and monetizing our live videos by combining genre leaders like Star News in front of relevant audiences like those on NavbharatTimes.com."
Like in it's previous avtaar, Indiatimes has teamed with Microsoft to re-tool the video player using the Silverlight 4.0. Sanjay Sinha, Enterprise Evangelism Director, Microsoft said "Silverlight is a powerful platform for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web, desktop, and mobile applications when online or offline. We are thrilled to be working with an innovative partner like Indiatimes to bring LIVE broadcast of TV channels to the Indian internet Audience using Silverlight.”
To watch Times Now, Star News, Aaj Tak, India TV, Headlines Today, ET Now, Zoom, Star Ananda and Star Majha, log on to Live.Indiatimes.com.
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WIFW runway shows to hit a new high with online live streaming!
WIFW to partner with Indiatimes.com for the online simulcast, the first of its kind in India
Asia's largest fashion trade event, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2010 edition), today announced their partnership with the Times Audience Network, the digital video division of Indiatimes.com as the official web and live streaming partner for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week shows.
WIFW is hosted by the India's apex fashion body, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). For the very first time this season, users would be able to watch this very exclusive event live on wifw.indiatimes.com. The live event will be hosted from March 24 - 28, 2010 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla, New Delhi.
Users will be able to watch exclusive event coverage from the current and past shows, including on-demand videos on http://wifw.indiatimes.com. The show will also be streamed live on http://wifw.indiatimes.com, India’s premier destination for live video content.
Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited said, “We are pleased to partner with WIFW to bring India’s leading fashion shows live on the internet. TAN has made great strides innovating in the digital video space and this further solidifies Indiatimes.com as the premier destination for entertainment content.”
Mr. Sunil Sethi, President FDCI said, "Today WIFW has made a mark in the fashion show industry: since it’s a by invitation event only, we felt the need to give an opportunity to the public to watch the streaming of shows live from the comfort of their homes.
He further added, “Taking WIFW a step further, this innovative technology will help our designers to come closer with the end consumer. We are very excited that FDCI is involved in its initiation of this online engagement for the very first time in Indian fashion industry.”
Atul Chand, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing, said, “We are delighted that WIFW will be streamed live as this will allow the global audience to witness the collections. This is a significant step in developing the digital platform for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.”
About Fashion Design Council of India – over a decade in the ‘Business of Fashion’
In the last 11 years FDCI has taken the Indian Fashion industry global and secured national pride for the business of fashion. It has been instrumental in promoting the business of fashion and creating new opportunities for all stakeholders. Over the years FDCI has used various marketing platforms, seminars and workshops to promote fashion. FDCI, a not for profit organization, is the apex industry body in the field of fashion in India. Its primary objective is to provide a cohesive platform for Indian designers and act as the mouthpiece of the industry at all relevant platforms, in a bid to promote Indian fashion - at home and abroad. FDCI is actively involved in promoting the 'business of fashion' and working towards corporatisation of fashion labels in India. FDCI is instrumental in facilitating designer-corporate tie-ups, aimed at expanding the fashion market in the country. To mark its 10th anniversary FDCI introduced India’s first couture week in September 2008 and in its 11th year the India Mens Week. For details visit http://www.fdci.org/
About Times Internet Limited:Times Internet Limited, (TIL), is the Internet venture of India’s largest media house - the Times Group. TIL made a foray into the Internet with a mission to create world-class Web products and services. Within a short span of time, the company has emerged as India’s foremost Web entity, running diverse portals and niche websites. Over the years, TIL has led the internet revolution in India, seamlessly integrating content, community and commerce. TIL websites are among the fastest growing web-based networks worldwide. Indiatimes.com is TIL’s flagship brand. India’s largest internet portal encompasses telecom, e-commerce, online advertisement solutions, events and expert seminars. Touted the youngest ever "Business Superbrand", Indiatimes.com is undoubtedly India’s preferred online destination for millions of surfers looking for a rich and diverse online experience. Indiatimes.com, the multi-faceted portal, commands more than 400 Million page views per month.
About Wills Lifestyle:
ITC’s Wills Lifestyle has been established as a vibrant fashion brand for the premium consumer. Wills Lifestyle offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe for the premium consumer, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women. A nationwide chain of 50 exclusive specialty stores in 30 cities provides the Indian consumer a truly 'International Shopping Experience'. For details visit http://www.willslifestyle.com/
Asia's largest fashion trade event, the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter 2010 edition), today announced their partnership with the Times Audience Network, the digital video division of Indiatimes.com as the official web and live streaming partner for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week shows.
WIFW is hosted by the India's apex fashion body, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). For the very first time this season, users would be able to watch this very exclusive event live on wifw.indiatimes.com. The live event will be hosted from March 24 - 28, 2010 at the NSIC Exhibition Complex, Okhla, New Delhi.
Users will be able to watch exclusive event coverage from the current and past shows, including on-demand videos on http://wifw.indiatimes.com. The show will also be streamed live on http://wifw.indiatimes.com, India’s premier destination for live video content.
Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited said, “We are pleased to partner with WIFW to bring India’s leading fashion shows live on the internet. TAN has made great strides innovating in the digital video space and this further solidifies Indiatimes.com as the premier destination for entertainment content.”
Mr. Sunil Sethi, President FDCI said, "Today WIFW has made a mark in the fashion show industry: since it’s a by invitation event only, we felt the need to give an opportunity to the public to watch the streaming of shows live from the comfort of their homes.
He further added, “Taking WIFW a step further, this innovative technology will help our designers to come closer with the end consumer. We are very excited that FDCI is involved in its initiation of this online engagement for the very first time in Indian fashion industry.”
Atul Chand, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing, said, “We are delighted that WIFW will be streamed live as this will allow the global audience to witness the collections. This is a significant step in developing the digital platform for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week.”
About Fashion Design Council of India – over a decade in the ‘Business of Fashion’
In the last 11 years FDCI has taken the Indian Fashion industry global and secured national pride for the business of fashion. It has been instrumental in promoting the business of fashion and creating new opportunities for all stakeholders. Over the years FDCI has used various marketing platforms, seminars and workshops to promote fashion. FDCI, a not for profit organization, is the apex industry body in the field of fashion in India. Its primary objective is to provide a cohesive platform for Indian designers and act as the mouthpiece of the industry at all relevant platforms, in a bid to promote Indian fashion - at home and abroad. FDCI is actively involved in promoting the 'business of fashion' and working towards corporatisation of fashion labels in India. FDCI is instrumental in facilitating designer-corporate tie-ups, aimed at expanding the fashion market in the country. To mark its 10th anniversary FDCI introduced India’s first couture week in September 2008 and in its 11th year the India Mens Week. For details visit http://www.fdci.org/
About Times Internet Limited:Times Internet Limited, (TIL), is the Internet venture of India’s largest media house - the Times Group. TIL made a foray into the Internet with a mission to create world-class Web products and services. Within a short span of time, the company has emerged as India’s foremost Web entity, running diverse portals and niche websites. Over the years, TIL has led the internet revolution in India, seamlessly integrating content, community and commerce. TIL websites are among the fastest growing web-based networks worldwide. Indiatimes.com is TIL’s flagship brand. India’s largest internet portal encompasses telecom, e-commerce, online advertisement solutions, events and expert seminars. Touted the youngest ever "Business Superbrand", Indiatimes.com is undoubtedly India’s preferred online destination for millions of surfers looking for a rich and diverse online experience. Indiatimes.com, the multi-faceted portal, commands more than 400 Million page views per month.
About Wills Lifestyle:
ITC’s Wills Lifestyle has been established as a vibrant fashion brand for the premium consumer. Wills Lifestyle offers a complete lifestyle wardrobe for the premium consumer, incorporating the latest fashion trends for both men and women. A nationwide chain of 50 exclusive specialty stores in 30 cities provides the Indian consumer a truly 'International Shopping Experience'. For details visit http://www.willslifestyle.com/
TAN goes live with Microsoft, launches live streaming for Times Now, India TV and Zoom
TAN, the digital video arm of the Times Group, today announced the launch of the live stream for Times Now, India TV and Zoom. Starting today, web users can watch the television feed of India's leading English, Hindi and Entertainment news channels on Live.Indiatimes.com.
In phase 1 of the launch, users will be able to watch the webcast with their facebook friends while getting real-time updates on the latest headlines from the TimesofIndia and EconomicTimes. The live-stream will be powered using Microsoft Silverlight 3.0.
Rishi Khiani, CEO, Times Internet Limited said "TAN is today the only video platform that allows for best-of-breed cross platform syndication and monetization. With this partnership between TAN and Microsoft, we continue to be at the bleeding edge of digital video. This offering opens up more innovative ad-formats for advertisers, with on-demand, mobile and now live video.""
Moorthy Uppaluri, General Manager-DPE, Microsoft India, said “We are delighted that Microsoft’s technology will now bring users the access to live video steaming and webcasts of television feeds for their leading news channel on real-time basis. With Silverlight 3.0 Microsoft is enabling easy development of rich internet applications for the web. Powered by Silverlight 3.0, http://live.indiatimes.com will also be able to provide picture-in-picture overlays for ad support and provide interactive tools for web customers. We believe that the consumers will be excited by features such as deep zoom, animation, 3D effects, smooth streaming and vector graphics on the web.”
The webcast of the news feeds will be ad-supported, with in-video formats such as pre-rolls, rich media companion banner ads, overlays and player skin branding.
Users can watch Times Now, India TV and Zoom at http://live.indiatimes.com starting today.
ET Now and Times Now to present live Budget09 on Times Audience Network
Times Audience Network, the online video arm of the Times Group, will be simulcasting the live budget feed for ET Now and Times Now on July 6.
It will be a never-done-before event in the Indian electronic medium’s history with TAN coming together with Microsoft, Facebook, Akamai and the television properties of the Times Group. Users will get live coverage of both ET Now and Times Now as well as on-demand videos, live news feeds, special updates and will also be able to interact with Facebook friends–all from a single show window. And with Facebook Connect and Live Stream Box, they will be able to take part in real-time conversations with their favourite TV anchors. The event will be hosted at
http://budgetlive.economictimes.com “We’re pleased to collaborate with the Times Group on their coverage of the national budget,” said Meenal Balar, International Marketing Manager at Facebook. “As discussions in New Delhi get under way, we hope Indians will share their comments and opinions with their friends on Facebook.”
Sanjay Sinha, Director – Enterprise Evangelism, Microsoft India says, “Users will experience unique features such as on-demand videos, picture-in-picture feature to watch highlights while watching the live stream, powered by Silverlight.”
The event will be powered by Akamai, the global leader in live and on-demand streaming delivery. Sanjay Singh, MD, Akamai India, says they can “guarantee that viewers will get a flawless, high quality, live streaming experience.”
Sunil Rajshekhar, TIMES INTERNET LIMITED, President and COO, says, with the Live Budget show, we’ll be bringing together the strengths of industry leaders in the content and technology space.The event is a continuation of our leadership and innovation in the online video space. It also marks the entry of ETNow onto TAN and will help expand our efforts in proliferating rich media consumption.”
TAN Goes Mobile with Vuclip
The Times Audience Network (TAN), the digital video arm of the Times Group, announced today a strategic partnership with Vuclip to make available its entire video library of premium content for mobile users in India. Starting today, users can access premium English news content on their mobile devices from Times Now, business news from ET Now, entertainment news from Zoom and music videos from Times Music, amongst other content partners, through Vuclip’s proprietary real-time transcoding mobile video platform.
Rishi Khiani, CEO of Times Internet Limited, said “The way the product has been designed is to bring the same sense of urgency to news delivery as we have on-air. Vuclip allows users across mobile operators and devices to have access in near real-time to the latest news, entertainment and gossip from TAN’s premium content partners.”
Commenting on the partnership, Nikhil Jakatdar, Vuclip’s CEO, said, “We are thrilled to be working with TAN to power its mobile video content library and make it available to mobile phone users throughout India. We believe that our mobile video platform and real-time transcoding technology is particularly well-suited to enable millions of users to watch whatever video they want, when they want, no matter where they are. “ Beginning today, mobile video for the group channels Times Now, ET Now and Zoom can also be accessed on www.v.timesnow.tv;http://v.etnow.tvand http://v.zoomtv.in. Mobile video for other TAN partners, including Balaji, iStream, Lehren, Desimad, Desihits, amongst others, can be found on www.official.vuclip.com.
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