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Taking strong objection to sexist content aired through streaming services, NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar has said that the freedom of expression cannot be an excuse to demean women and their dignity and respect must be upheld at all costs on OTT and other entertainment platforms. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Rahatkar said that while freedom of expression is important, it does not give the liberty to hurt someone or violate their rights. "Anyone who wants to express an opinion or communicate something must always keep women's dignity and respect in mind. If that does not happen, it is wrong. Such behaviour should not be allowed on any platform," she said. Referring to the growing concerns over the portrayal of violence, domestic violence and drug use on OTT platforms, Rahatkar said the NCW recently organised a two-day mock advisory in Dehradun to discuss the issue. "A few days ago, we organised a major programme in Dehradun, which saw participation from more than 20 states. The

The Tamil micro-drama platform will offer two-minute episodic content rooted in hyperlocal storytelling and plans multilingual expansion by FY27-end

A decade after launch, Netflix has won India's premium viewers - and now eyes mass scale with sports, ads and connected TVs

Streaming platforms like JioHotstar, Netflix, and Hoichoi are experimenting with daily episode releases and hybrid models to retain audiences and drive profitability

For those seeking an ad-free experience, Amazon has introduced an optional add-on plan priced at Rs 129 per month or Rs 699 per year as an introductory offer

The teaser of Panchayat Season 4 is out! As polls approach, Pradhan Ji, Bhushan & gang gear up for a political showdown in Phulera. Drama, satire & Sachiv Ji return on July 2 on Prime Video

The much-awaited Bobby Deol's upcoming popular series Ashram 3 is increasing the excitement of the audience. Director Prakash Jha praised Deol's performance of Baba Nirala in the latest series

2024 was Netflix India's biggest year yet, says Monika Shergill

This week's OTT releases incorporate fresh seasons of old favourites like Paatal Lok and XO, Kitty, and digital releases of theatrical favourites like Rifle Club and Viduthalai Part 2 and much more

The Moments feature is now available on the Netflix mobile app for iOS, with Android support arriving in the coming weeks

The Union health ministry has proposed mandatory display of "non-skippable" anti-tobacco health spots of at least 30 seconds and audio-visual disclaimer on ill-effects of tobacco use for 20 seconds on OTT platforms as soon as one starts streaming them. The ministry recently released draft amendments for anti-tobacco rules for over-the-top (OTT) platforms. According to the draft norms, all films of Indian and foreign origin irrespective of their CBFC certification status published and released on or after September 1, 2023 will have to display anti-tobacco health spots of minimum 30 seconds duration each at the beginning and middle of the movie. It also proposed displaying anti-tobacco health warnings as prominent static messages at the bottom of the screen during the scenes that show use of tobacco products in all content. "The Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Rule

Most banks said they do not send marketing content in messages containing URLs, so the Trai mandate may not cause disruption for their customers

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is planning to launch a wide range of content on its proposed video streaming platform, including news, entertainment and, potentially, sports

Upcoming OTT releases: If you are a movie geek and looking for some thrilling movies or series to watch this weekend, here are the upcoming releases

The OTT platform, poised to compete with private platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, will initially provide its content without cost for the initial year or two

Prime Video, part of the $575- billion online retail giant Amazon, has an estimated 230 million members globally

Sony Pictures - Stream will include blockbuster movies, classics, and popular TV shows, all available through Prime Video Channels, curated for an Indian audience

Some of the top OTT movies or series are going to be released on OTT platforms in January 2024. Here are the top 5 movies to watch in January 2024

TMS Ep566: Regulating OTT, Punjab crop mix, new-age stocks, Afghan refugees

Should the govt regulate what you watch on Netflix? Does Punjab need a new crop mix? Is it time to bet on new-age stocks? Why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees? Answers here

Joining OTT rivals, Amazon releases its own sports streaming channel through Dream Sport partnership