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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicOnline streaming

Topic: Online streaming

2021’s must-see drama — Streaming wars starring Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max among others

Netflix should enjoy its lonely winter at the top this year because by 2021, the movie market is going to look very different from January 2020.

Why Netflix is planning to double its spending on original content in Asia

Netflix is seeking to cement its stronghold in Asia after the success of shows such as ‘Indian Matchmaking’ and ‘Kingdom’.

Why you can watch Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker on Amazon Prime but not on TV in India

Hollywood blockbuster 'Joker' was at the centre of a global row last year over its depiction of violence. It was given an ‘Adult’ certificate in India.

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL seeking regulation of content on OTT platforms

The PIL has sought directions to the government for constituting an autonomous body or a board to monitor and filter content on various OTT platforms. 

Netflix, Hotstar opt for self-regulation in India to ward off criticism

Adopting standardised ratings, descriptors & technical measures will help platforms like Netflix and Hotstar build trust within consumers, government stakeholders.

Stream ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Bird Box’ for free now — Netflix’s new promotional offer

Stepping up its marketing in an increasingly saturated industry, Netflix is offering 10 titles that nonsubscribers can see without logging in or signing up for a trial.

Grocery delivery apps and video streaming — Covid is boosting the stay-at-home economy

Consumers have been shifting towards e-commerce for over a decade but Covid crisis has been a boon to companies that serve the stay-at-home economy.

INOX, PVR unhappy about films being released on online platforms like Amazon Prime Video

Shoojit Sircar's Gulabo Sitabo, starring Amitabh Bachchan & Ayushmann Khurrana, is one of several films skipping theatres & heading online.

Zee5 widens its global reach with huge viewership spike in Canada during lockdown

Viewership for Zee5 TV & movie service was up about 18% globally in March, led by a spike of as much as 25% in Canada.

Netflix won’t have new series or movies for a while as Hollywood has shut down

As housebound viewers devour more content than ever, new shows and movies aren’t getting made for Netflix and other streaming services.

On Camera

How PM Modi seeks to reposition his brand in his 12th year in office

The hallowed-but-hackneyed Vishwaguru stature has been dented by Trump’s impetuousness. Events in neighbouring countries don’t offer any solace either.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.