Feedback from telecom members indicated a 10 per cent increase in traffic, but no fears of choked networks. Telcos currently use 65-70 per cent of the network capacity. In other words, they have enough additional capacity to handle the new pressure without clogging the system.
As many as 81 per cent people support having rules for consumer e-commerce, but want more services-based platforms to have more clearly defined roles, a survey by community social media platform LocalCircles has found. The survey asked respondents to answer questions based on the recent draft Rules proposed by the ministry of consumer affairs. The responses found 81 per cent consumers wanting sales of products and services over electronic or digital networks to be governed by a set of electronic commerce rules.
'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'
Laxmii is dull, boring, stale, unbearable, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.
'There are a lot of really unhappy people out there.'
'...Because it has changed.' 'Participants are almost provoked to behave in a certain manner.'
'I'm a very positive and optimistic human being.' 'You put a pile of garbage in front of me and I will find a flower in it.'
'Being the first doctor in the family comes with a lot of expectations.' 'I guess I have been a constant source of disappointment.'
'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'
Will Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 be a bigger hit than Govinda's hilarious original?
It's comeback time for many Bollywood stars. With the OTT platform opening up, quite a few actors, who had taken a break, are getting ready to be seen again!
The difference between watching a movie on a laptop in your apartment and watching it on a big white screen is almost spiritual, notes Sreehari Nair.
Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the film projects that are on floors now.
Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.
YRF may come out of the debacle fairly unscathed financially. The exhibitors and smaller distributors will take almost 75% of the hit.
'No matter how big the name, no one lives forever; like medicines, we come with an expiry date.' 'But, in the short time that we have, we try to make something that will stay on long after we are gone.'
Netflix and Amazon Prime are raising their stakes in the game, commissioning original shows and going all out to acquire regional films for their libraries.
'There's another side, where men have become victims of some women's evil plans.'
The government will set up a centre of excellence for visual effects and gaming with help from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.
Global OTT players are late to the party. Indian players like Hotstar and Hungama Play have surged ahead with customisations tailored for the Indian viewer.
'A very big film director had said yes to me for two-three films.' 'When daddy got to know I am going to be opposite the main guy, he got cold feet.' 'They don't want their investments to get sabotaged by somebody like me who can overshine their son.'
'I became busy with my political career.' 'I am ready now to give some time to my acting career.'
are in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex where the Maker Maxity building used to be. "This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to open sometime in January or February next year.
Surjewala said the digital platform will air eight hours of live programming from April 24, but will not be on the Satellite or OTT.
We continue celebrating Akshay Kumar's birthday, with a list of his 20 biggest blockbusters over the years.
'If you look at the Number 1 film in India this year across Bollywood and other regional film industries, it is Avengers: Endgame.'
'I always gave my best, even to what people considered to be trashy content.'
'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'
'He listens to you and he will do exactly what you tell him to do.'
Joginder Tuteja looks at the newcomers, who will make up the Class of 2021.
Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.
Anurag Kashyap's classic Black Friday is a must watch film.
Joginder Tuteja lists the sequels coming up.
'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'
'Today, a four-year-old child knows how to go on YouTube and see everything.' 'What are you going to control and what are you going to tell them? Nothing.' 'This is the generation we are living in.'
'It feels good when you are able to share your experiences and learning with someone who is willing and happy to listen and accept.' 'More than moulding him, I gave with an open heart, and Ahan was very receptive.'
'For us, values and morals acquire the highest place in our lives.'
After a miserable two years of flopping films and stagnant revenues, what has changed for the film industry?
Sushant finished off his innings in style by scoring high on his last theatrical release, Chichhore, a film that was ironically about suicide not being a solution.
