Author: Kashmeera Sambamurthy

Proposed broadcasting Bill sparks concerns over creative freedom, content impact on OTT

Regional OTT content volumes exceeded Hindi language content in 2023 for the first time. (Representative Image: Bastian Riccardi via Unsplash)

Media experts argue that the recommendations of the draft Broadcasting Services Bill may lead to content cuts and pricing changes and hinder the independence of OTT platforms, impacting both creators and consumers.

Bookstrapping: The Elephant at the Dinner Table by Amit Nagpal

The author Amit Nagpal equates those incapable of adaptability- as those who may never address the elephant in the room at all. Living in their own rigid cages, they miss the fact that something completely outside their thinking could well be true. (Image source: Amazon)

The Elephant at the Dinner Table by Amit Nagpal, the author touches upon emotional intelligence, unresolved issues, the relationship poem ‘Threads’, and a lot more. Bookstrapping rating: 3 stars

Justdial’s Prasun Kumar joins Magicbricks

Then, Prasun Kumar moved to Magicbricks as head of marketing, new revenue verticals, content and public relations where he led multiple strategic initiatives as part of the leadership team including launching new revenue platforms, offline brand ventures etc.

Prasun Kumar has worked across McCann WorldGroup, Madison Communications, Levi Strauss & Co, MTS, Sony Mobile Communications and Reliance Communications.

Lower your expectations, don’t fret about results (& you’ll be fine): Nilesh Gupta, Meesho

"We are a company that is really ambitious and wants to move fast with big things. I personally think that the key to be a happy person in life is to be happy at both work and home," says Nilesh Gupta, senior director - growth, Meesho.

Nilesh Gupta, senior director-growth, Meesho, touched upon the influencers he follows, the steps taken to keep burnout at bay at Meesho, his life hacks, and more.

Lights, Camera, Recognition! CNN-News18 to honour top entertainers at Indian of the Year 2023

The awards will honour individuals who have brought pride to the nation with remarkable contributions in their respective fields.

Recognizing excellence across seven categories – Entertainment, Business, Sports, Youth Icon, Rising Sports Star, Social Change, and Climate Warriors, IOTY 2023 promises to be a celebration of India’s finest achievers.

MIB’s Apurva Chandra said TRP gains from violence is not ideal TV content: Exclusive

Crime and such explicit content is good for TRP but it is not ideal for TV channels to show them. However, it's for the channels to decide what they want to show.

In the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, a content evaluation committee has been introduced for cable broadcasting network operators, satellite broadcasting network operators and IPTV.

MIB’s Apurva Chandra: Ministry engaged in discussions with news publishers and intermediaries for revenue-share issue

“Solutions implemented in countries like Australia, the EU, and Canada have been considered, and similar discussions are underway in our context,” said Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in an exclusive conversation with Storyboard18.

Digital news publishers in India are looking forward to similar models like that of Australia or Canada where stakeholders get fair revenue share from Big Tech.