Ott platforms

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has issued a strong advisory to Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms and their self-regulatory bodies. The directive emphasizes the urgent need to enhance accessibility features for persons with disabilities (PwDs), ensuring equal access to the...

A parliamentary committee has proposed the establishment of a unified Media Council to regulate print, broadcast, and digital media in India. This recommendation aims to enhance coordination and enforcement of media laws amid the evolving technological landscape.The Standing Committee...

In a recent session, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology and Communications convened with representatives from over-the-top (OTT) platforms to address pressing concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in content moderation and the prevalence of explicit...

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Dish TV India Ltd. reported a significant widening of its net loss to ₹46.5 crore, a substantial increase from the ₹2.8 crore loss recorded in the same period last year. This...

Nivedita Basu, a veteran television producer and now Vice President of Fiction at Dangal TV, has addressed the ongoing shift of actors opting for OTT platforms instead of traditional daily soaps. In a recent conversation, she emphasized that the...

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has once again recognized the evolving landscape of digital entertainment by celebrating web series alongside traditional films. The festival’s Best Web Series Award, introduced in 2023, has quickly gained traction, with...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized the need for stringent laws to address the rise of vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he urged the Parliamentary Standing Committee to take up the issue...

In honor of Children’s Day this November, Ultra Group is launching a month-long Children’s Film Festival across its OTT platforms, Ultra Jhakaas (Marathi) and Ultra Play (Hindi). The festival will feature nearly 50 classic children’s films, including the iconic...

Over- the- top (OTT) streaming platforms have seen a never- ending surge in India in recent years. While earlier, going to theaters was a vogue but with busy schedule and different priorities, sitting in the comfort of our home...

Speculation has been rife about Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions facing losses, with many assuming that a deal with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries was on the horizon. However, it was Serene Productions, led by Adar Poonawalla, that stepped up with...