India Online
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While Centre drafts a law, Tamil Nadu has banned real-money online games to curb gambling addiction
Across India, rising internet use has seen a surge in online gaming involving money, including games of chance that are considered akin to gambling.
Anuradha Nagaraj, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Top of the charts: YouTube Music overtakes Spotify and Amazon Music in India
A recent survey shows that across apps, only 23% users subscribe to the paid versions.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s song streaming wars heat up: After Spotify, YouTube Music joins the fray
Google-owned YouTube Music entered the country on March 12, with premium plans starting at Rs 99.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Trending
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Has Rahul Gandhi really defamed all Modis in India? No, say legal experts
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‘Why are you working so directly for the BJP?’: Rahul Gandhi to reporter at press conference
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Aata Saata: An age-old custom of bartering brides survives till today in Rajasthan
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If Rahul Gandhi had apologised for UK remarks, he would not have been disqualified: Union minister
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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Why e-cigarette users are fuming over the Indian government’s proposed changes to the IT Act
The draft regulations require web platforms to remove online content that promotes Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems.
Aria Thaker, qz.com
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Why millions of Indians could easily connect to the internet – but don’t
A lack of English-language comprehension is keeping new users at bay.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Hindi music, children’s shows and comedy: What Indians watched most on YouTube in 2018
The 20 most-viewed YouTube channels were all Hindi and comprised mostly music and entertainment.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
Video
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Watch: Zebra escapes from South Korean zoo, gallops through traffic for hours before getting rescued
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Watch: BTS singer Jimin teaches Jimmy Fallon a dance move ‘that he could do anywhere’
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Eco India, Episode 217: Could we really reduce our dependence on fossil fuels?
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‘Why are you working so directly for the BJP?’: Rahul Gandhi to reporter at press conference
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Watch: Nita Ambani choreographs dance celebration for Mumbai Indians after entering WPL final
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With its India-first approach, Google is wooing the common man
The internet search giant made a slew of announcements targeting Indian users on December 5.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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India’s e-commerce market may be struggling now, but it is still a hot investment opportunity
By 2026, Morgan Stanley expects India to have 475 million online shoppers, up from 60 million in 2016.
Sushma UN, qz.com
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Every city is promising ‘free Wi-Fi’ but does it actually exist anywhere in India?
Except for Ahmedabad and Patna, most cities have levied charges on browsing after certain limits.
Mayank Jain
The Reel
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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‘Kanjoos Makhichoos’ review: Cheap thrills