Category: Digital

From piracy to gambling, Telegram likely to be banned in India

The official did not rule out the possibility of platform being blocked or banned in the country. Telegram has more than 5 million registered users in India.

Telegram, a widely-used messaging platform, has faced growing scrutiny for its lack of content moderation, allegedly becoming a hotspot for criminal activities

Cristiano Ronaldo shatters records with lightning-fast YouTube channel launch

The Al-Nassr forward achieved a staggering 1 million subscriber in just 90 minutes, obliterating the previous record of 7 days set by other high-profile creators.

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo amassed over 30 million subscribers within hours of debuting his YouTube channel, setting a new benchmark for rapid growth in the digital field.

Anime, AI art, adspend optimizer: Govt launches creator competitions under ‘Create in India Challenge’

The AI Art Installation Challenge, by Internet and Mobile Association of India, is a competition that is poised to revolutionize the intersection of art and technology. (Image: julien-tromeur via Unsplash)

The Government is gearing up to host the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Waves Challenges are aimed at engaging the entire creator community throughout the country over the next few months.

83% of employees prefer hybrid work model, reveals Zoom study

Generative AI has emerged as a key tool for employee productivity in the hybrid era. (Image by Cowomen via Unsplash)

Hybrid might be the preferred work model for leaders and employees alike, but many APAC companies are still experimenting with the various types of hybrid models, Zoom study said

Valorant and Fortnite lead India’s online gaming chatter, BGMI follows close behind

India's video games market generated revenue of $830 million in 2023, up 15.9% year-over-year (YoY), slightly down from the 19% growth seen in 2022, according to Niko Partners.

In terms of social media chatter about top gaming streamers in India, Tanmay Singh, also known as ‘sc0utOP’ is topping the charts in social media mentions, closely followed by Ankit ‘v3nom’ Panth.

Govt to create universities, facilities for media and entertainment creators: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The draft rules, open for public comment until February 18, aim to strike a balance between industry needs and user privacy rights. They arrive as India's tech sector, one of the world's largest, has been anxiously awaiting guidance on compliance requirements.

To further develop creators’ economy, Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government is focused on creating world-class talent development programs and infrastructure.

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Spotify India, Amplified Intelligence collaborate to measure consumer attention across advertising

Spotify measured a panel of users' attention via Amplified Intelligence’s attention tool, across one month using data from 2,500 people in India capturing more than 7,900 ad views.

The collaboration between Spotify India and Amplified Intelligence provides insight into how effective brand advertising is on the streaming platform for both audio and video campaigns.