No one knew it at the time, but 2014 — more precisely, Ellen DeGeneres' star-studded selfie moment — marked the peak of a monoculture that no longer exists. The numbers show a long decay ever since.
The feature, Conversational Voice Discovery (CVD), is designed to understand not just what users are asking for, but what they have not yet articulated
After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix sharpens focus on advertising, live programming, content ownership and ARPU; India could be a key testbed for its next growth phase
Southern Indian states saw a 1% drop in screen count in 2025, even as India overall recorded 3% growth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka led the decline, driven by struggling single screens—though multiplex redevelopments may partly offset the losses.
Lionsgate Play has committed to the second season of Heated Rivalry, as the Indian streamer switches to a major Hollywood push and a theatrical first model.
The feature, Conversational Voice Discovery (CVD), is designed to understand not just what users are asking for, but what they have not yet articulated
Amazon India has highlighted the rising popularity and expanding reach of Korean dramas in the country, curating a list of 17 must-watch titles on Prime Video India. The announcement captures how K-dramas have moved from being a niche interest to a mainstream entertainment choice for Indian viewers, driven by compelling storytelling, diverse genres, and increasing accessibility through dubbing and subtitles.
In a major push towards digital knowledge access, the Indian government’s Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra, Aajkal and Bal Bharati, along with the weekly Employment News, available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform, bringing its rich repository directly to readers nationwide.
After walking away from Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix sharpens focus on advertising, live programming, content ownership and ARPU; India could be a key testbed for its next growth phase
According to an advisory issued by the MIB, the financial bid opening is scheduled for April 8, 2026