Amazon-owned streamer Twitch to ban users for 'misconduct'

Amazon-owned streamer Twitch to ban users for ‘misconduct’

Live-streaming service Twitch will ban users for offenses such as hate-group membership or credible threats of mass violence that occur entirely away from the site, in a new approach to moderating the platform, the company said on Wednesday. The Amazon Inc-owned platform, which is popular among video gamers, said under its new rules it would ...


Gadkari shares formula for creating 5 cr jobs at ABP event

Gadkari shares formula for creating 5 cr jobs at ABP event

At the unveiling of 100 Emerging Businesses of India, brought out by ABP Network, India’s Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari shared his insights on the current state of the MSME sector, as well as small businesses’ crucial role in promoting equitable devel...


MSD, wife to co-produce animated spy series 'Captain 7'

MSD, wife to co-produce animated spy series ‘Captain 7’

India’s former cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to produce an animated spy series, titled "Captain 7".

The first season of the spy series, which is currently in pre-production, will be based on Dhoni, the makers said in a statement and quoted by PTI in a report.


TV, films & web shootings begin in West Bengal

India shutters film, IP tribunals in favour of courts

On April 4, 2021 the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal (FCAT) and the IP Appellate Board, along with many such organisations, died a quiet death. But India’s creative industry is certainly mourning the demise as going to the courts, under new regulations, to contest film certification board diktats on movies or i...


Court petition for regulatory review of non-film music videos

Court petition for regulatory review of non-film music videos

A public interest litigation has been filed in a Delhi court on Wednesday contending there was need for a regulatory body to review non-film songs and music videos as many of them contain obscene or vulgar content available for viewing without any restrictions.

A bench of Dehi High C...


COVID consumption pushes online video, gaming to $330 bn

COVID consumption pushes online video, gaming to $330 bn

The global pandemic and the shift to remote work/schooling engendered a captive audience that accelerated trends within the media and entertainment industry. Streaming video subscriptions climbed and gaming saw over 22 per cent YoY growth, according to a new global study.

As househol...