Author: Delshad Irani

The unintended consequences of regulating User-Generated Content

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

India’s content and app economy is at a critical juncture. Policymakers have the opportunity to cultivate a digital market that leverages creativity, supports product development, and is globally competitive, writes Koan Advisory’s Vivan Sharan.

National Broadcasting Policy 2024: TRAI recommends infra status for the sector

Written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper are invited from stakeholders by August 1 and counter-comments by August 8, respectively. (Image: Unsplash)

In its recommendations for the NBP 2024, TRAI has sought infrastructure status for the broadcasting status. The authority also added that MIB should digitize the process of granting permissions, approvals and clearances under a single window system.

TRAI: DD Free Dish platform needs to be upgraded to addressable systems

In the 2024 MPEG-2 e-auction, Prasar Bharati reportedly earned Rs 1,156 crore from selling 64 slots.

The authority notes concerns with the non-addressable ‘DD Free Dish’ platform as there is no effective mechanism to authenticate data on subscribers accessing DD Free Dish services. TRAI also urges for the development of OTT platforms by Prasar Bharati, in its recommendations on the National Broadcasting Policy 2024.

NBP 2024: TRAI bats for multiple ratings agencies for TV, disclosure of viewership data by OTT

The present government is playing a proactive role in facilitating the establishment of multiple audience measurement agencies, leaving the industry more divided.

TRAI has made several recommendations for establishing transparent and credible Audience Measurement and rating system for television, radio and OTT broadcasting service, in the National Broadcasting Policy 2024.

National Broadcasting Policy 2024: TRAI pushes for indigenization of broadcasting technologies and equipment

Majority of the broadcasters and the members of the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) oppose the TRAI's regulation requiring broadcasters to provide free channels on DD Free Dish to private distribution platform operators (DPOs).

TRAI has made several recommendations to promote manufacturing, adoption and deployment of indigenously manufactured broadcasting technologies and equipment, in its paper, ‘Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy – 2024’.

The Importance of Ashwini Vaishnaw heading three ministries

MeitY's draft data protection rules, released for consultation on January 3, propose a phased implementation, starting with DPB-related provisions.

“The task before Ashwini Vaishnaw is tough and important… it cannot afford ambiguities or playing to the gallery,” writes Mahesh Uppal in this definitive piece on the Minister heading three key ministries in the new NDA government.

IOC exec board proposes creation of “Olympic Esports Games” to IOC Session

The IOC has been engaging with esports since 2018 in a holistic way. It has chosen an approach that allows the organisation to be successful in the esports space while staying true to the values that have guided the IOC for over a century. “With respect to esports, our values are and remain the red line that we will never cross,” the IOC President said.

The IOC is already in advanced discussions with a potential host, and an announcement can be expected very soon after the last formalities have been finalised.