As SC flags OTT obscenity, Generative AI sparks new ‘soft porn’ crisis

"Lollita Bhabhi" and "Soundairya's EXperiments" have been created entirely via Generative AI. (Image Source: iTAP Entertainment and Gaming)

Critics argue that the regulations, while comprehensive in intent, have not kept pace with technological innovation like generative AI, which can blur the boundaries between real and fake, art and obscenity.

Influencers’ fact-based criticism of brands is not defamation: Delhi High Court

Justice Bansal’s verdict emphasizes that influencers, often seen as trendsetters, also serve as vital watchdogs for consumers, ensuring accountability among brands.

In a significant move, the court affirmed that influencers can display brand names in their critiques without fear of trademark infringement claims.

Landmark sessions at WAVES 2025: A call for universal access to media and entertainment

At WAVES 2025, a diverse and accomplished panel will send a powerful message: the future of media and entertainment must be one where no voice is left unheard, and every story finds its audience.

Storyboard18 ‘Delhi Literature Festival’ to kick off on May 2 at Bikaner House

Several key sessions intersecting policy, politics and literature will add political and intellectual gravitas to the festival.

The 2025 Storyboard18 Delhi Literature Festival will host some of India’s finest minds and bestselling authors, including Amb. Abhay K, Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, Arun Anand, Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (former diplomat), Ravi Shankar Etteth, Mukul Kumar, Pavan K. Varma, Taslima Nasrin etc

Behind-the-scenes: Making of the Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea’s ‘Chai Bansuri’ and HUL’s creative bets

It has taken almost eight months from brief to execution to build and execute this campaign. (Stills from the campaign)

Storyboard18 connected with the creative team from Ogilvy and Hindustan Unilever’s vice president Ishtpreet Singh who spoke about the genesis of the campaign and its challenges.