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OTT releases this week: List of must watch movies, from Jigra to Amaran

This week, a number of new films are available for streaming on OTT, which include the biographical film Amaran, feature film Maeri on Zee5, and Alia Bhatt's Jigra on Netflix

OTT releases this week: Sikandar ka Muqaddar, Lucky Baskhar, and more

This week, multiple films and series like Our Little Secret, Lucky Baskhar and more were released on OTT platforms. So, here is the list of the latest films and web series released recently

Mall developers rethinking multiplex spaces as OTT gains and footfall dips

Mall developers are downsizing multiplex spaces in new projects as declining footfall, competition from OTT platforms, and rising demand for experiential retail reshape the industry

Disney aims for $1 billion profit from its streaming biz in new fiscal year

The profit at Disney's direct-to-consumer division even exceeded the earnings from its film division, which scored $3 billion in global ticket sales this summer from the blockbusters Inside Out 2

OTT releases this week: New movies, web series to watch this long weekend

The weekend is ideal for binge-watching new OTT releases. It includes a romantic comedy on Netflix, 'Deadpool and Wolverine' on Disney+Hotstar, and 'The Magic of Shiri' on JioCinema and more

Designer Tarun Tahiliani takes a decisive dive into pret with OTT

"I'm not here to make clothes that are not wearable," says Tahiliani. "Even my couture is wearable". OTT, he adds, is for a larger audience, with the clothes produced at scale

OTT releases this weekend: Devara to Citadel, top releases to binge-watch

Just like every other week, this week's OTT releases offer everything the audience need from action and drama to crime and comedy. Here are the top 5 releases of this week

Facing OTT heat, revenues of India's DTH players continue to decline

Shift in preference for more flexible digital content options reason for fall

OTT releases this week: Web series and movies to watch this festive weekend

Festive days are here. Get ready to watch this week's top OTT releases. From romantic-thriller and action-adventure to mythological-epic and dark-fantasy, this week's list has it all

Need to frame rules on entry, exit of data from telecom network: COAI DG

The government needs to enforce rules on the entry and exit of data from Indian telecom networks, including that of Over-The-Top (OTT) players, a senior official of the industry body COAI said on Thursday. While lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call on cyber security framework during the inaugural session of India Mobile Congress and ITU's WTSA, COAI Director General SP Kochhar said the government has to take lead in setting up standards for security and industry will support it. He said that the joint proposition of the government and industry can be taken up with the World Telecommunications Standardisation Assembly (WTSA). "Several elements which use telecom networks cannot be forced to comply with Indian law. We have been saying this but it is a necessity. To do that we have to enforce entry and exit of data as well as entities from Indian networks through technology. Whom we allow to enter and exit from Indian telecom networks is the government right," Kochhar said. In

OTT releases this week: Stree 2, Khel Khel Mein, Vaazhai, and more

From exciting new web series to digital releases of movies that were running in theatres, this week's releases have it all. From Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 to Akshay Kumar's Sarfira, it has covered it

Parliamentary panel on IT to review mechanism to curb fake news, OTT issues

The parliamentary committee on Communications And Information Technology has decided to review the mechanism to curb fake news as well as the issues related to the emergence of OTT platforms. With cryptocurrency making its presence felt in India, the committee will also examine the emergence of new forms of currencies and their impact. The panel headed by the BJP's Nishikant Dubey has also selected the impact of the emergence of Artificial Intelligence and related issues as one of its subjects. The panel is mandated to examine the functioning of the ministries of information and broadcasting, electronics and information technology, and communications. According to a Lok Sabha Bulletin issued on Tuesday, the department-related standing committee has also selected for examination a review of the implementation of laws related to all forms of media as well as a review of the functioning of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. As hundreds of people every day fall victim to digital and c

Top 5 must-watch movies on OTT this weekend: Love, thrills, and more!

Whether it is an action drama or horror movie, OTT platforms have a lot to offer in different genres. Here are the top 5 releases for this weekend,

Tata Play expands OTT reach to Philippines through tie-up with Cignal TV

Tata Play's OTT platform Binge will now expand to Philippines as the company has entered into partnership with the country's local media - Cignal TV to launch the Cignal Super app

OTT releases this weekend: Munjya, Murshid, The Rings of Power, and more

OTT releases this week: Several new OTT movies and web series are releasing this weekend on different OTT platforms such as Netflix, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, ZEE5, and SonyLiv

Trai to provide clarity on licensing regime for OTTs by Aug-end: Officials

Telcos want communication OTTs to be regulated under the same conditions and treatment as them

Decoded: Why telcos, OTTs are clashing over new Telecom Act definitions

Traditional telecom operators are pushing for over-the-top (OTT) services, such as WhatsApp and Google Meet, to be regulated on par with themselves to ensure a 'level playing field'

Reliance Jio introduces JioTV+ app with access to 800 Digital TV channels

Interestingly, users can choose to watch content from over 13 popular OTT apps with a single login, according to a release

Tech and startup groups push back against licensing regime for OTTs

Write to government ahead of public consultations later this week

After getting out of hand during Covid, subscription boom faces big test

A majority of US adults surveyed in March said they pay too much for subscriptions