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Amazon Prime releases all episodes of Panchayat Season 2 ahead of schedule

The popular comedy drama, directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, follows the story of Abhishek, an engineering graduate who joins as secretary of a panchayat office in the village of Phulera

Amazon Prime releases all episodes of Panchayat Season 2 ahead of schedule
Updated On : 18 May 2022 | 11:25 PM IST

Amazon's apps witness nearly 500 mn cumulative downloads in India

Amazon counts Walmart-owned Flipkart, Reliance's JioMart and Tata among its rivals to tap the booming e-commerce market, which is expected to reach $350 billion by 2030 from $45-50 billion now

Amazon's apps witness nearly 500 mn cumulative downloads in India
Updated On : 10 Apr 2022 | 7:47 PM IST

It is early yet for a report card on OTT biz: Amazon Prime Video's Gandhi

Lunch with BS: Meet Gaurav Gandhi, Country Head of Amazon Prime Video, India

It is early yet for a report card on OTT biz: Amazon Prime Video's Gandhi
Updated On : 09 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Viewsonic M1+G2 projector review: A portable device for people on the move

The M1+G2 is one option if you're looking to buy a portable projector that doesn't cost you a fortune

Viewsonic M1+G2 projector review: A portable device for people on the move
Updated On : 14 Feb 2022 | 9:18 AM IST

Amazon hikes Prime membership fees in US, cites rising wages and costs

For the holiday quarter, the company earned $14.3 billion, double its net income from a year earlier.

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Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 6:22 AM IST

Amazon hikes Prime membership fees in US, cites rising wages and costs

For the holiday quarter, the company earned $14.3 billion, double its net income from a year earlier.

Amazon hikes Prime membership fees in US, cites rising wages and costs
Updated On : 04 Feb 2022 | 6:22 AM IST

Netflix tempers growth expectations as pandemic pulls down 2020 gains

World's largest streaming service projected it would add 2.5 million customers from January through March, less than half of the 5.9 million analysts had forecast.

Netflix tempers growth expectations as pandemic pulls down 2020 gains
Updated On : 21 Jan 2022 | 7:06 AM IST

Indian OTT industry to grow $13-15 bn in next 10 years: Report

the OTT sector is also witnessing a rise in investments in Indian original content

Indian OTT industry to grow $13-15 bn in next 10 years: Report
Updated On : 03 Jan 2022 | 2:47 AM IST

After price cut, Netflix looks to broaden market share in India

As of December 2021, Netflix India stood at an estimated 5 million subscribers against 46 million for Disney+Hotstar and 19 million for Amazon Prime Video

After price cut, Netflix looks to broaden market share in India
Updated On : 18 Dec 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Netflix cuts fees for all plans in India, moves to expand in country

Flagship basic subscription reduced from Rs 499 to Rs 199 and that for premium users is cut to Rs 649.

Netflix cuts fees for all plans in India, moves to expand in country
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 1:15 AM IST

Amazon cloud outage disrupts Prime, Netflix, Disney+, other apps, websites

A major outage disrupted Amazon's cloud services, temporarily knocking out streaming platforms Netflix and Disney+, Robinhood, a wide range of apps and websites

Amazon cloud outage disrupts Prime, Netflix, Disney+, other apps, websites
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 8:09 AM IST

Netflix estimates South Korean show 'Squid Game' will be worth $900 mn

About 132 million people have watched at least two minutes of 'Squid Game' in the show's first 23 days, smashing the Netflix record set by 'Bridgerton'.

Netflix estimates South Korean show 'Squid Game' will be worth $900 mn
Updated On : 17 Oct 2021 | 8:17 AM IST

Amazon Prime partners 8 OTT channels to create video-on-demand hub

Prime Video super app will offer over 10,000 more titles to subscribers

Amazon Prime partners 8 OTT channels to create video-on-demand hub
Updated On : 24 Sep 2021 | 8:45 AM IST

Do we need movie remakes in this golden age of OTT?

At a time when OTT platforms have democratised content, it's high time original content is given preference over lazy remakes

Do we need movie remakes in this golden age of OTT?
Updated On : 11 Sep 2021 | 2:59 PM IST

Hard knocks for soft power

The state is tightening its control over what we read, watch, hear or laugh at, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Why not facilitate our soft power instead of clamping down on its strengths?

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2021 | 10:35 PM IST

New Amazon service delivers prime customers' weekly orders at one go

Members across India can also choose date of delivery, in a move that will entail fewer boxes and fewer trips to the customer location

New Amazon service delivers prime customers' weekly orders at one go
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 4:56 PM IST

New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space

With billions of dollars spent every year on original programming--and movies now being launched via OTTs with theatres remaining shut--the need for audience measurement is stronger than ever

New OTT audience tracking tools take centre stage in video streaming space
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 9:50 PM IST

Amazon to retire Prime Now, allows 2-hour deliveries on main app

Amazon has announced to shut down its standalone Prime Now delivery app, and the two-hour delivery options will now be available on its main app and website.

Amazon to retire Prime Now, allows 2-hour deliveries on main app
Updated On : 22 May 2021 | 4:26 PM IST

The collapse of Indian cinema

More than two-third of Indian cinema's revenues were wiped out last year

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Updated On : 20 May 2021 | 10:51 PM IST

Amazon in talks to buy movie studio MGM for about $9 billion:Report

MGM would help bolster Amazon's Prime streaming service, the Information and Variety said in reports. Amazon is weeks into negotiations to buy studio for about $9 billion, according to Variety.

Amazon in talks to buy movie studio MGM for about $9 billion:Report
Updated On : 18 May 2021 | 7:22 AM IST