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Topic: Netflix

Hasan Minhaj shifts the balance again—he is the victim, The New Yorker the perpetrator

The New Yorker article on Hasan Minhaj isn't neutral. And the comedian admits he led his Netflix shows 'Homecoming King' and 'The King’s Jester' with 'emotional truth'—but not the 'Patriot Act'.

Netflix plans to raise prices after Hollywood actors’ strike ends, says WSJ report

The streaming service is discussing raising prices in several markets globally, but will likely begin with the US and Canada, the WSJ reported.

Will find ‘pragmatic solutions’ on tobacco rules for streaming firms content, says health ministry

India in May ordered to insert static health warnings during smoking scenes and at least 50 seconds of anti-tobacco disclaimers at start & in middle of each programme.

Reliance Jio launches Netflix subscription on prepaid plans

Jio said that prepaid customers will have the option to avail Netflix subscriptions through 2 packages: one priced at Rs 1,099 for mobile phones and the other at Rs 1,499 for screens.

Netflix changes ad partnership with Microsoft and lowers prices, reports Wall Street Journal

The streaming company selected Microsoft last year to provide technology and sell ads on its behalf, in part because Microsoft offered to pay a ‘revenue guarantee.’

Netflix shares tumble as benefits from password-sharing crackdown to take time

Netflix shares recorded their second-worst day this year, losing nearly $18 billion in value, on Thursday. So far in 2023, the stock has gained about 48%.

Netflix ends password sharing in India, limits access to household members

The streaming giant is sending out emails to customers found to be sharing their Netflix accounts with people outside their households in India.

Govt urges streamers to conduct content checks over obscenity concerns

The meeting was attended by Amazon, Disney, Netflix, Reliance’s broadcast unit, Viacom18, and Apple TV. Govt asked to ensure that streaming content aligns with code of ethics.

Social Currency shows OTT’s marriage with content creation. Influencers have finally arrived

Netflix’s Social Currency is a pastiche of reality shows like Roadies, Splitsvilla, and Bigg Boss with bits of Fear Factor thrown in. But one aspect sets it apart.

Unlike Netflix, ZEE5 Global plays down concerns over password sharing

ZEE5 tops the list of Indian streaming companies in the United States, Middle East, Europe, and Australia with about 826,600 active users as per data from research firm App Annie.

On Camera

No Mamata Banerjee, women’s safety isn’t a curfew issue

For Indian women, the smallest unit of control becomes the family; the largest, the State. Both speak the same language.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.