The media & entertainment industry has witnessed a steady growth across the world. The recent trend of the use of the internet for media consumption has catalyzed this growth.[1] Today, many online media platforms or over-the-top platforms (OTT / OTT platforms) offer curated video content[2] suited to the needs and demands of individual consumers. TheRead more
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Possible Regulation The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (“MIB”) has said that it will issue a list of prohibited content for online curated content providers (“OCC Providers”) such as Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon Prime. This list of prohibited content will include content that portrays women in a “denigrating” manner or displays the incorrect map ofRead more
A. Preliminary: On 09 August 2019, the Centre for Communication Governance (CCG) at National Law University (NLU), Delhi had organized a closed-door roundtable discussion on online content regulation, with a focus on video on demand (VOD) services. This post is based on our notes from the event. As the event was organized under Chatham House Rules, weRead more
1. Preliminary 1.1 On 2 September 2019, the Centre for Policy Research organized a lecture on hate speech, with renowned journalist Mr. Salil Tripathi as the guest lecturer. In addition to his work as contributing editor for the Mint and Caravan, Mr. Tripathi has won many awards for his contributions in the fields of human rights. TheRead more