OTT’s beginnings in India were heralded by YouTube, led by independent creative platforms that created what we today would call microdramas. These shows, largely single-season outings, laid the foundation for the OTT boom in India. Think Pitchers or Tripling or even Permanent Roommates. Then Netflix and Amazon Prime Video arrived in India, and it all … Read more
The web medium continued its growth in 2025 and the year was filled with major milestones, minor setbacks and a whole lot of drama, on and off the screen. Here’s a dekko What made headlines on OTT in 2025? Jio-Hotstar merger The merger of Disney India’s streaming/TV assets with Reliance Industries (Viacom18), formed JioStar, combining Disney+ … Read more
Entertainment has stopped being something people merely watch and has become something they participate in. A film scene, a song lyric, or even a few awkward seconds on a concert screen could instantly turn into a meme, a reel trend, or a cultural reference point. Indian cinema and shows were at the heart of this … Read more
Updated Dec. 26, 2025, 11:19 a.m. ET The year 2025 was a strong year for film, with notable releases spanning from early in the year to the holiday season. Streaming services, particularly Netflix, produced several compelling, awards-worthy films with A-list talent. As a whole, it’s easy to write that 2025 was a good year for … Read more
A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a new state law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases Tuesday. Senate Bill 2420, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, passed almost unanimously in this year’s legislative session. Also known as the App Store Accountability Act, the law would require … Read more
It’s difficult to think of any single company that had a bigger impact on Wall Street and the AI trade in 2025 than Nvidia (NVDA). Investors scrutinized CEO Jensen Huang’s every move, whether that was his meetings with President Trump or a night out with the heads of Samsung and Hyundai for fried chicken and … Read more
New York — Gold is having its best year since 1979. Gold futures traded in New York have soared almost 71% this year, on pace for their best annual gain in 46 years. The last time gold had such a strong year, Jimmy Carter was president, a crisis was unfolding in the Middle East, inflation … Read more
Published on: Dec 26, 2025 01:21 am IST Turkish officials issued warrants for 137 suspects, of whom 115 were detained. Officers also seized many firearms, cartridges and documents during the raids. Istanbul police launched scores of simultaneous raids on Thursday, detaining over a hundred suspected members of the militant Islamic State group who were allegedly … Read more
Two receivers selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft are making significant contributions for their respective teams and the pair will go head-to-head on Sunday: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka and the Carolina Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan. This game could greatly impact Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. With three games left … Read more
(Image credit: Getty Images) Like a lot of people, I’ve eased my way into retirement. Since I left my role as a senior editor at Kiplinger Personal Finance about a year ago, I’ve continued to write freelance articles and columns for the magazine, and I’ve contributed to Kiplinger Retirement Report along with other publications, too. … Read more