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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Lilly Singh takes a break as even Superwoman can’t tackle YouTube burnout

In a video blog titled ‘I'll see you soon...’, Indian-origin comedian Lilly Singh says she no longer understands YouTube culture.

Netflix announces nine new Indian shows, including a prequel to Baahubali

Some estimates say that India has emerged as Netflix’s biggest market in Asia,  leaving Japan, its first Asian foray, far behind. 

Ko Ko Korina: Why Pakistan is decrying a Coke Studio cover

A Coke Studio cover of the song Ko Ko Korina has been widely panned, and is perhaps the first song from the show to get more dislikes than likes on YouTube.

Netflix denies promoting movies and TV shows based on viewers’ race

Users have complained that Netflix is trying to manipulate them into watching programs by touting thumbnails that are the same race as the viewer.

Netflix plans to cut prices to cash in on boom in Indian viewers

Netflix is eyeing hundreds of millions of mobile phone subscribers in India as potential customers & plans shows in regional languages.

Netflix is to blame for spoiling viewers rotten

Netflix has accustomed viewers to the idea of an unlimited assortment of TV shows and movies at lesser prices and no ads.

Extremists are junking YouTube to pick Google Drive & Dropbox as propaganda portals

Once uploaded, links to this content are disseminated on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram Messenger.

Ancient Indians most likely did not predict the arrival of bicycle

The viral Tamil Nadu bicycle inscription is probably the handiwork of mischievous restoration.

J&K back to governor’s rule, and why YouTube blocked PIB’s channel

Front Page Governor takes charge of J&K: A day after the BJP-PDP split, governor N.N. Vohra took over the reins of administration in Jammu and...

Shemaroo’s streaming service angles for new growth model in a bid to take on Netflix, Amazon

Shemaroo may produce some content, but sees controlled spending on content and platform maintenance as a key difference between its planned app and Netflix.

On Camera

Op Sindoor awardees don’t fit traditional gallantry criteria. Redefine parameters for modern wars

The casualty list of the personnel killed or wounded during Op Sindoor has not been formally published. The public has been denied the opportunity to stand by and honour the families of the fallen.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.