SC tells petitioner to take plea on OTT platforms to govt.

The Supreme Court yesterday asked a petitioner, who raised the issue of clamping restrictions on over-the-top (OTT) platforms, claiming that they show nudity and inappropriate scenes, to make a representation before the government. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was told by the counsel appearing in the court on the petitioner’s behalf that the issue raised in the plea is whether OTT platforms

ABP News launches ‘Jeetna Aapka Zaroori Hai’ campaign

In a bid to galvanize voter participation and underscore the importance of every citizen’s voice in shaping India’s democracy, ABP News has unveiled its latest campaign, ‘Jeetna Aapka Zaroori Hai’ (It is essential for you to win). According to a press release from the news network, the campaign, launched amidst the ongoing voting process for the 18th Lok Sabha elections

UK school kids getting more digital freedom: Ofcom research

Infant school children are increasingly online and given more digital independence by parents, according to Ofcom’s annual study of children’s relationship with the media and online worlds. The research reveals that around a quarter of 5-7 year-olds (24 percent) now own a smartphone, while three-quarters use a tablet (76 percent).

Meta unveils new AI models

Meta on Thursday introduced an improved AI assistant built on new versions of its open-source Llama large language model for powering the technology. Meta AI is smarter and faster due to advances in publicly available Llama 3, the tech titan, AFP reported. “The bottom line is we believe Meta AI is now the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use...

COLORS to premiere ‘Laxmi Narayan’ on April 22

COLORS channel is set to captivate viewers once again with the premiere of its new mythological show, ‘Laxmi Narayan’, on April 22 at 10 pm. Following the success of ‘Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyaag Tandav’, the channel aims to enthrall audiences with the epic tale of the divine couple, Goddess Laxmi and Lord Vishnu. With the tagline “Har Ghar Mein Hain Laxmi Narayan” (Laxmi Narayan resides in every home),....

Netflix CEO’s pay dips to $49.8mn in 2023

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos earned a bit less in 2023 than the year before — but his pay package was still worth $49.8 million. That was down from $50.3 million in 2022, according to a Netflix proxy statement filed on Thursday (US Pacific Time) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, IANS reported. In 2023, Sarandos had a base salary of $3 million, $28.3...

Sharib Hashmi, Sunny Hinduja teams up with new play

‘The Family Man’ actors Sharib Hashmi and Sunny Hinduja are set to collaborate once more. This time, the dynamic duo is venturing into the world of theater with a Hindi-language play, which promises to blend drama and comedy seamlessly. Hashmi and Hinduja, who captured audiences’ hearts with their compelling performances in ‘The Family Man’, will not only showcase their acting prowess...

Amazon miniTV expands reach with dubbed titles in Tamil, Telugu

Amazon miniTV, the free video streaming service, is set to enhance its offerings with a diverse array of content tailored for Tamil and Telugu-speaking audiences. With the launch of over 200 shows and movies dubbed in these regional languages, the platform aims to cater to the preferences of a much wider audience base.

‘Crakk’ digital premiere on Disney+ Hotstar April 26

Action-packed film ‘Crakk-Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa,’ starring Vidyut Jammwal and Arjun Rampal, will hit Disney+ Hotstar screens on April 26. The film, which initially debuted in theaters on February 23, is now set to reach a wider audience through its digital premiere. Directed by Aditya Datt, ‘Crakk-Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa’ promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping action....

Zing launches #NoBahanaDutyNibhana campaign

As India prepares for the Lok Sabha elections, Zing, the popular youth entertainment channel under the Zee Network, has embarked on a mission to tackle the concerning issue of low voter turnout, particularly among the country’s youth. With the first leg of elections set to kick off on April 19, the channel aims to instigate a wave of civic responsibility and engagement among the younger demographic.