Double Tap Films takes 21 Hindi microdramas global with TikTok partnershipDouble Tap Films, a Pratilipi studio, is distributing 21 Indian microdrama shows on TikTok in the US, Canada, Brazil, and Japan. This marks...
26 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Zee always open to unlocking value in music business, says CEO Punit GoenkaZee Entertainment Enterprises is exploring ways to boost its music business, Zee Music Company. Options include separating it into a new co...
21 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India’s microdrama market likely to favour scaled winners as sector matures: BDOIndia's emerging microdrama market is set for growth. Experts predict business models focusing on viewer engagement and repeat viewing will...
14 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Biker OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Telugu sports action-drama starring SharwanandSharwanand’s sports action-drama Biker, which released in theatres on April 3, 2026, is now set for its OTT debut. The film, directed by Ab...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
The EPIC Company unifies all brands under a single ‘EPIC’ identityIn a strategic overhaul, the EPIC Company has merged its television, digital, and content services into a single, robust brand: EPIC. This ...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
MIB’s OTT accessibility norms challenged in Delhi HC over alleged disability law breachNew OTT accessibility rules for visually and hearing-impaired individuals face a legal challenge. A visually impaired petitioner argues the...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
New fittings on old reels could drain OTT walletNew draft accessibility guidelines from the information and broadcasting ministry could significantly increase compliance costs for OTT pla...
11 Oct, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
Centre releases draft content accessibility guidelines for OTT platformsNew government guidelines mandate OTT platforms to offer at least one accessibility feature, such as Indian Sign Language interpretation, c...
08 Oct, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Netflix introduces new feature for OTT viewers. Here's how to use it?Netflix has brought in a new subtitle option to further enhance the viewing experience of its millions of subscribers around the world. Thi...
29 Apr, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
'Non-skippable' anti-tobacco ads should precede content on OTT platforms, proposes govtThe draft rules issued on September 13 state, "All content published in the online curated content platforms, shall display non-skippable a...
22 Sep, 2024, 05.20 PM IST
Govt wants 30 seconds mandatory anti-tobacco Ad as soon as you open an OTT app, and you can't skip itThe Union health ministry has proposed mandatory non-skippable anti-tobacco health spots and audio-visual disclaimers on OTT platforms. The...
21 Sep, 2024, 05.02 PM IST
Audio streaming platforms bet on subscriptions model for growthMusic labels like Saregama, the biggest content supplier for audio OTTs, are helping these platforms pivot to a subscription after relying ...
14 Mar, 2024, 01.23 PM IST
Draft Broadcasting Bill raises new questions on OTTs, costsExperts have also sought clarity on whether such apps will be regulated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), Department o...
21 Nov, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Audio series is the most popular audio content format in India: Pocket FM surveyAccording to a survey by Pocket FM, audio series has become the most popular audio content, preferred by 41% of internet users, followed by...
04 Jul, 2023, 12.18 PM IST
Audio series leads audience engagement, beats online music, videos: Pocket FM’s #Rewind2022The observations were released in the Pocket FM #Rewind2022 report that highlights the key consumption and listener community trends on the...
14 Dec, 2022, 06.55 PM IST
Audio OTT platform Headfone raises $10 million in funding led by Elevation CapitalFounded in 2018 by former Facebook software engineers, Pratham Khandelwal and Yogesh Sharma, Headfone is an audio OTT platform that primari...
20 Apr, 2022, 03.51 PM IST
New IT rules put in place mechanism for adherence to Ethics Code by OTT platforms: Centre to SCThe IT Rules, 2021 also provides for self-classification of audio visual content of such platforms into five age-based categories for infor...
23 Mar, 2021, 10.30 PM IST