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The Moments feature is now available on the Netflix mobile app for iOS, with Android support arriving in the coming weeks

The Union health ministry has proposed mandatory display of "non-skippable" anti-tobacco health spots of at least 30 seconds and audio-visual disclaimer on ill-effects of tobacco use for 20 seconds on OTT platforms as soon as one starts streaming them. The ministry recently released draft amendments for anti-tobacco rules for over-the-top (OTT) platforms. According to the draft norms, all films of Indian and foreign origin irrespective of their CBFC certification status published and released on or after September 1, 2023 will have to display anti-tobacco health spots of minimum 30 seconds duration each at the beginning and middle of the movie. It also proposed displaying anti-tobacco health warnings as prominent static messages at the bottom of the screen during the scenes that show use of tobacco products in all content. "The Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Amendment Rule

Most banks said they do not send marketing content in messages containing URLs, so the Trai mandate may not cause disruption for their customers

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is planning to launch a wide range of content on its proposed video streaming platform, including news, entertainment and, potentially, sports

Upcoming OTT releases: If you are a movie geek and looking for some thrilling movies or series to watch this weekend, here are the upcoming releases

The OTT platform, poised to compete with private platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, will initially provide its content without cost for the initial year or two

Prime Video, part of the $575- billion online retail giant Amazon, has an estimated 230 million members globally

Sony Pictures - Stream will include blockbuster movies, classics, and popular TV shows, all available through Prime Video Channels, curated for an Indian audience

Some of the top OTT movies or series are going to be released on OTT platforms in January 2024. Here are the top 5 movies to watch in January 2024

TMS Ep566: Regulating OTT, Punjab crop mix, new-age stocks, Afghan refugees

Should the govt regulate what you watch on Netflix? Does Punjab need a new crop mix? Is it time to bet on new-age stocks? Why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees? Answers here

Joining OTT rivals, Amazon releases its own sports streaming channel through Dream Sport partnership

If you are looking forward to watching a good quality series, then your wait is about to end this week. Here are the top 5 web series to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+ Hotstar

A plenty of movies are going to hit the OTT platforms this weekend. No matter what genre you love, there is something for you, here's the list of movies or series to watch this weekend

The principle of net neutrality mandates that all internet providers give its users equitable access to all content and applications on the internet without any discrimination

If you're an OTT fan then there are plenty of movies and shows hitting different OTT platforms in the upcoming week. It includes genres of comedy, romance, thrillers, and more

Video sharing platform supported more than 750,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the country

IAMAI said in its submission that 'telecommunication' can cover video calls, emails, messages as well as other cloud service providers

According to the research, last-mile access through broadband, cable or DTH remains a high-margin business

Worldwide, the Amazon Prime show racked in over 25 million viewers on its first day

Broadcasters Disney-Star, Sony, Zee and Viacom18 have submitted their bids, it is reliably learnt, after protesting about the lack of transparency in a closed-loop exercise