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OTT: A case for a govt-industry joint governance model in India

Considering the quantum of content emerging and the number of players, it isn't possible for even the government to micro-regulate content

Check IPL 2021 auction time, live streaming and telecast details here

Star Sports will live telecast the IPL 2021 auction in five languages namely, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada from 3 pm onwards. Check IPL 2021 auction live streaming details here

The self-regulation toolkit: OCC operators struggle for a fine balance

Arguments over a voluntary code for self-regulation intensify even as the prospect of government intervention looms

OTTs upgrade self regulation code for content with 'implementation toolkit'

The signatories to the code include ZEE5, Viacom 18 (Voot), Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix

'Intense, talented': Report crowns Radhika Apte as 'queen of OTT'

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen who returned to acting as the central protagonist in the Hotstar web series 'Aarya' came second behind Apte

2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry

Decimation of film business, redrawing of the video map, and possible break-up of big tech firms could be dominant trends in 2021

Bollywood, reeling from coronavirus pandemic, shifts to streaming

India's film industry, which relied on theatrical releases, is experimenting with going straight to streaming services such as Amazon, Netflix and Disney's Hotstar.

Being part of Amazon is Prime Video's biggest strength, and challenge

From convincing filmmakers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago

IPL boosts Hotstar's subscriber base, accounts for 30% of Disney+ members

The total subscriber base of Disney+ is 86.8 mn as of Dec 2, the company said, implying that the Indian streaming service has a 26-mn member base, up from 18.5 mn subscribers in the Sept quarter

Regulation of digital content: Propaganda or real news - what will be hit?

Code red, primal fear & outsider: 3 regulatory challenges for OTT platforms

Top 10 Indian Web Series of 2020: Perfect to binge watch this weekend?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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