Is Your Child Watching Too Much Of Television? Get Them Hooked To These Audiobooks Instead
Due to the increased availability of kid-friendly, interesting material on OTT and TV, kids now spend a lot of their spare time riveted to digital displays. But too much of television is not good for children, so it's important to seek out a healthy diversion.
Jul 08, 2023, 11:57 AM IST
Here's how OTT platforms impact modern Indian families
The main reason OTT platforms have become so popular is that viewers can directly access these platforms on the go.
Jan 02, 2022, 17:03 PM IST
Ekta Kapoor and Prasoon Joshi hail new OTT rules, Pritish Nandy urges government to ‘tread carefully’
Ekta Kapoor, Vikram Bhatt, Priyadarshan -- all prominent names in Bollywood as producers and directors -- said the guidelines are a "great step" by the government. Pritish Nandy and Onir had a different take, with the former saying that it was crucial for the government to not allow a "heavy hand" to fall on OTTs, while the latter criticising the move.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:34 PM IST
New regulations on social media, OTT evoke divergent views from experts
The government's new regulations for social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) players Thursday (February 25) evoked divergent responses from experts with one section welcoming them, some saying they would be valid till they contain reasonable restrictions while few opposed on grounds of infringement of privacy and free speech under the Constitution.
Feb 25, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
Govt lays down guidelines for social media channels and OTT platforms under new IT Rules
In a press conference, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad and Prakash Javadekar the government announced the new Digital Media Ethics Code. The document mentions section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 that offers the government powers to make such rules.
Feb 25, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
We are trusting self-regulation on OTT content: Government on censorship rules
"The laws made for significant social media will be implemented within 3 months so that they can improve their mechanism. The rest will come into effect from the day the rules are notified,'' Ravi Shankar Prasad said. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Social media welcome to do business in India, OTT content will be strictly monitored: Govt
The government on Thursday said that social media is welcome to do business in India but there should be no double standards and that it will have to comply with the rules and regulations issued from time to time so that its misuse can be prevented. The government also announced new guidelines to curb the misuse of social media platforms.
Feb 25, 2021, 14:12 PM IST
I&B Ministry mulls bringing OTT contents under its purview
At present, OTT platforms that are digitally streamed falls under the domain of the Ministry of Information and Technology (IT).
Jul 08, 2020, 14:29 PM IST
ZEE5 partners with Alliance Broadband to meet rising demand for OTT content in eastern India
Alliance Broadband customers on Alliance Intertainment packages will get the ZEE5 subscription bundled with internet service when subscribing to or renewing their service.
Mar 03, 2020, 14:22 PM IST
