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A documentary on the dazzling success and dizzying fall of Bikram Chaudhury

This is a story of a man who owed his phenomenal success to his knowledge of yoga, and his downfall to behaviour that ran entirely counter to how a true yogi should live his life.

Netflix in a world full of censors

The streaming giant is having to navigate different political and moral landscapes, and calls for government regulation, as it seeks subscribers worldwide, writes Alex Marshall

It is the script not the star, stupid!

Before brands invest more and more in star-power, they need to learn the basics of story-telling

Flipkart forays into original video content, takes on Amazon and Netflix

Integrated within the Flipkart Video platform, launched in August, Flipkart Video Originals will be produced by well-known industry figures

With rivals circling, Netflix may to return to junk bond market for funds

Netflix will spend about $14.5 billion on programming this year, a total that includes licenses for reruns as well as original programs like Stranger Things and The Irishman

After FB, Netflix, more US tech giants turn to India for new apps release

Besides organic growth, acquisitions are another strategy for these companies in India, especially since they are facing more scrutiny back home and in western Europe

Crossover star: Hala actor Geraldine Viswanathan is making waves at TIFF

Born to an Indian father and Swiss-German mother, Australian actor Geraldine Viswanathan is making waves at Toronto, writes Indira Kannan

At $4 billion, YouTube biggest video platform by revenue in Asia-Pacific

It is estimated to hit 13.2 million subscribers in the region by the end of this year

Can Apple TV+ make a dent in Indian OTT with its aggressive pricing?

At Rs 99 a month, Apple TV+ looks like a real steal, but its growth here also depends on local content and distribution

Airtel launches 'Xstream Fibre' with 1Gbps speed for Rs 3,999 a month

The benefits include three months Netflix subscription gift, one year Amazon Prime membership and access to premium content from ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream app

Netflix inks deal with Karan Johar to create diverse content across genres

Johar, who first collaborated with Netflix on the 2018 anthology film "Lust Stories", is also directing "Ghost Stories" and producing "Guilty" for Netflix

American Factory: Documentary has Chinese buzzing, but they can't watch it

The documentary, backed by Barack and Michelle Obama's new production company, follows along as a shuttered GM plant outside Dayton is bought and converted into a factory run by China's Fuyao Glass

Coming soon to small screens near you: Episodes no longer than an Uber ride

Film and television establishment has spotty record of creating shows for internet era's short attention spans, including parade of forgettable "webisodes" and high-concept, low-budget digital series

Bob Dylan, clinical displays of genius and the case for not knowing

The performers who sparkle more than Dylan all happen to be women

Star Wars, Marvel & ESPN: How Disney plans to take on Netflix in streaming

Disney is matching Netflix's standard plan and marketing the service $3 below its rival's premium version, which lets subscribers and their family members watch on as many as four devices at once

The social trigger

Social media and tech firms revolutionised the way people communicate

Diverse content, innovative pricing: How Netflix plans to rule India market

How Netflix is planning to ensure a permanent place in the Indian viewers' share of wallet?

From Netflix to Amazon Prime, OTT platforms toss up the language card

Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5, Viacom18 are betting big on the regional viewership pie as they build a library that speaks in many tongues

Three bankers seek to break Bollywood cliches with a $15 million war chest

India has become a battleground for global streaming giants from Netflix to Amazon.com and Walt Disney-owned Hotstar

Netflix launches mobile-only plan at Rs 199/month to win 'on-the-go users'

The plan will allow Netflix users to stream Netflix content in standard definition on one smartphone or tablet at a time