Govt. justifies proposed changes in IT Rules

Govt. justifies proposed changes in IT Rules

The government’s proposal to set up a grievance panel that will have the power to override decisions of social media companies and other internet firms is aimed at addressing some infirmities and gaps arising out of big technology companies, an official statement said on Monday. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) i...


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TRAI extends deadline on broadcast regulations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has decided to extend the last date for submission of comments and counter-comments on its Consultation Paper on issues related to new regulatory framework for broadcasting and cable services to June 6, 2022 and June 13, 2022, respectively. TRAI had released the Consultation Paper May 7, 2022. ...


HBO Max India launch put on indefinite hold

Warner Bros. Discovery launches two new streaming ad formats

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) unveiled two new streaming advertising products in partnership with BrightLine, a connected TV ad solutions company. The product, Click-to-contact and viewer’s choice, will be made available on Discovery+ in the fourth quarter of 2022 and offered to clients beginning in the 2022-23 Upfront season. Click-to-Cont...


Of sports strategies, OTT, creator economy & Shorts at Goafest

Of sports strategies, OTT, creator economy & Shorts at Goafest

After an invigorating first day at Goafest 2022, which returned to being a physical event after a two-year hiatus, the second day on Friday proved to be equally exciting and a roller-coaster ride.

The Goafest 2022 opened its second day with a Knowledge Seminar presented by MX Player,...


‘Jalsa’ stars child with cerebral palsy in rare sign of inclusivity

‘Jalsa’ stars child with cerebral palsy in rare sign of inclusivity

Bollywood's drama thriller ‘Jalsa’, which opened its innings on Amazon Prime Video, features a role of a child with cerebral palsy played by an actor with the same disability, in what the film's director and cast called a rare sign of inclusivity in the world's largest film industry.