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The bogey of content regulation

On November 9, the Cabinet Secretariat issued a notification that brings digital and online media within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Amazon lays off dozens of staff at Prime Air drone project, says report

The US retailer has been working on a plan to deliver goods to millions of its customers by using a fleet of unmanned drones

OTT, online news platforms under govt regulation: What does it mean?

What is the argument behind the move? How does the Ministry propose to regulate content? Listen to podcast to know

Amazon Prime bags India rights for New Zealand Cricket till 2025-26 season

The rights for 2020-2021 season, starting later this month, is intended to be syndicated by Amazon

OTTs offer content creation freedom to filmmakers, but it may not last long

The streaming video market in India began with YouTube in 2008, but truly took off in 2016 after data availability rose and prices crashed

Netflix, Amazon Prime turn weapons in Indian telecom firms' freebie fight

Reliance Jio's new plan offers customers Netflix on a mobile device, one-year subscription to two over-the-top applications and access to Jio's movie and songs. library.

Top headlines: Harley-Davidson exits India, S&P on Indian banking system

From BSE 500 index underperforming since March, GAIL cutting supplies after fire at ONGC plant to S&P on banking system recovery, Business Standard brings you top news of the evening

Jio postpaid plans: BofA, CLSA think its not a threat to Airtel; here's why

CLSA believes that new Jio postpaid plans are bundling three leading OTTs, but with no content exclusivity, can be matched by incumbents like Bharti Airtel

Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?

The action in the streaming video market has been breathless. This week we examine if the OTT space is headed for a shakeout

Covid impact: DTH revenue to grow 6% to Rs 22,000 cr in FY21, says Crisil

Additionally, pricing parity required as per new regulations meant a 30-35 per cent increase in cable TV tariffs, which eroded the price advantage cable TV enjoyed over DTH

This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US

Netflix is giving a free subscription for 83 years, or 1,000 months, calling it an 'immortal' account. All you have to do is play a video game and get the highest score

Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership

Amazon, Netflix, Zee5, Disney Hotstar sharpen their digital marketing tools as they look to make up for the loss of OOH in their media plans

Amazon Prime Video rolls out online social viewing tool 'Watch Party'

Amazon Prime Video has introduced a Watch Party feature that allows its Prime members to view movies and TV shows together from different locations.

Lockdown: Big boys missed the OTT party; Netflix, Amazon Prime gained

Fresh content helps smaller players like Netflix, Prime record sharpest gains

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo

Both Disney+Hotstar and Netflix are said to have been in talks with producers for a few months now, given the rising competitive intensity

Reliance Jio offers free Hotstar+Disney, Amazon Prime yearly subscription

Here is what Reliancec Jio offers in the free Hotstar+Disney and Amazon Prime yearly subscription

English Premier League season to restart on June 17: Here're details

The season will get back under way on that Wednesday with Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, which are both games in hand.

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release

Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.

10 new web series to binge watch during lockdown

Here are the top 10 recently launched web series that you can binge-watch during this lockdown

Contagion: How coronavirus may change India's entertainment industry

Social distancing, future contagions to reduce theatre traction