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Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020: Perfect to binge watch this weekend?
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta''s "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" has emerged as the highest user-rated show in IMDb''s ''Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020'' list. "Scam 1992" earned acclaim for the thrilling portrayal of stockbroker Harshad Mehta, played by Pratik Gandhi, who single-handedly took the stock market to dizzying heights, and his catastrophic downfall. The IMDb ratings are determined by users who rate films and TV shows on a 10-point scale. With a rating of 9.5 out of 10, "Scam 1992", a SonyLIV show, has also landed a spot in IMDb''s top 250 TV series of all time.
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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
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
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Digital news portals, OTT platforms like Netflix now under govt regulation
The notification issued by the government comes after the SC issued a notice seeking regulation of OTT platforms like Netflix and Hotstar
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A star exit: Why is there an element of surprise in Uday Shankar departure?
Shankar was 46 when he took over as CEO of Star India, then a Rs 1,600-crore floundering broadcaster. Disney Star is now a Rs 18,000-crore powerhouse and India's largest media firm
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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
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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
 "Jio postpaid plans: BofA, CLSA think its not a threat to Airtel; here's why")
200 million watched IPL game in highest ever opening match viewership: BCCI
Over 462 million Indians had watched IPL last year. This includes out-of-home viewing at pubs and restaurants besides in-home television viewership
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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
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Disney-Star gives digital push to IPL 2020; high tune-ins expected
Disney+ Hotstar to capitalise on opportunity
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After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market
Zee, Shemaroo among new entrants; response to Covid-19, say experts
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Disney+Hotstar VIP partners with Reliance Jio, Airtel ahead of IPL 2020
The partnerships are aimed at making it easier for people to subscribe to the streaming service
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Viewers need annual subscription to watch IPL 2020, says Disney+ Hotstar
The 13th edition of IPL T20 cricket tournament is starting from September 19 in the UAE
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Here are the seven top downloaded apps in India by revenue
According to App Annie, which tracks apps globally, PUBG was ranked first in July by revenues from customers who downloaded the app from Google Play or Apple IoS in India
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Coming next: Most-watched IPL in the time of Covid-19 pandemic
It could reach more than 530 mn viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?
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Media consumption by working professionals during lockdown up 25%: Study
According to the study, there was a clear shift and increase in content consumption patterns since the onset of the lockdown
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Ups and downs of Indian video business: Covid-19 to hit revenue growth
The pandemic has accelerated the redrawing of the global media map
A user's perception is your reality: Brightcove's Carolyn Pampino
Carolyn Pampino, vice-president of design, Brightcove, talks about the role user interface plays in the success of an OTT
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Zee5 launches 'Zee5 Club' yearly subscription package: Price, other details
The Zee5 Club yearly subscription includes access to around 1000 movies, ZEE Zindagi shows and over 90 Live TV channels without advertisements
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Delayed IPL 2020 may bring festive-season bonanza for advertisers
Experts see uptick in ad revenue after dull first half