Republic TV to launch VR driven digital platform 'Republic world'

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Republic TV is set to launch a virtual reality driven digital platform called Republic World, in a fortnight. The platform would be the first of its kind in India in news segment.

“The new technology will enable viewers to experience the on-ground situation as our reporters bring stories to them,” said Arnab Goswami, Editor, Republic TV.

The digital platform would be free to consume and would be part of the Republic TV website. The content played here would be original and not a repetition of what is shown on the channel.

The channel is not yet willing to divulge budget details. “The website is expected to go live by next week. The new platform is on a test run right now and would be launched soon,” said a senior business person from Republic TV.

Republic TV to launch VR driven digital platform

 

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Jay Chauhan to lead Republic TV's digital venture, formal announcement on 6 July

Senior journalist-turned entrepreneur Arnab Goswami's Republic TV has announced the forthcoming launch of what it called "the largest conglomerate on digital news' -- republicworld.com.

Speaking to indiantelevision.com, Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani said that the incumbent COO Jay Chauhan would lead the digital venture as its new CEO. "We are planning to make a formal announcement on 6 July -- the logistics are being worked out," the CEO said.
Republic TV has uploaded on its Facebook page a video it has shot with actress Kangana Ranaut. "It's a vertical video optimised for mobile," Khanchandani said in a call from Delhi.

Earlier, at Zee Melt in Mumbai., Republic TV had announced the launch of VR television for what it called 'for the first-ever time in India'. Republic TV editor Goswami had then said that VR would have a separate and original feed on Republic World digital platform.

Jay Chauhan to lead Republic TV's digital venture, formal announcement on 6 July