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Vikrant Massey brings ‘Musafir Cafe’ to real life: Two web series-inspired cafes with food, coffee, books and 20 artist residency rooms coming to Dharamshala, Uttarakhand by next year
Vikrant Massey and his wife Sheetal Thakur plan to open two Musafir Cafes inspired by the series. The cafes will be located in Dharamshala and Uttarakhand and are currently under construction. These spaces aim to create an environment for artists to work while providing food and books. Massey anticipates that the cafes will open by summer next year.
New OTT releases (July 20 - July 26): What to watch this week on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5 and more
New movies and shows are arriving on OTT platforms this week. From Vikrant Massey's romantic drama and Kay Kay Menon's comedy to John Cena's WWE documentary, a new Big Bang Theory spin-off, anime finales, true-crime mysteries and light-hearted comedies, this week's OTT lineup offers something for every kind of viewer. Read on to know when and where to watch them online.
Streamers dive into bigger talent pool of new generation creators
Indian streaming platforms are moving away from a few trusted production houses. They are now seeking new creators to bring fresh stories to audiences. This shift aims to reflect India's diversity and boost growth. Platforms are using various methods to find and support emerging talent. This includes digital creators and new filmmakers.
Amazon's audio service, Audible, bets on local languages for growth in India
Audible had entered India in November 2018, with a range of audio books and now has over 2 lakh titles available in the country. In December last year, it launched Audible Suno - an India-first app - that offers more than 100 audio stories and podcasts for free in English and Hindi.
Submit fresh report on compliance of plastic rules by Amazon, Flipkart: NGT to CPCB
Hearing a plea filed by a 16-year-old boy to stop Amazon and Flipkart from excessive plastic use in packaging, the National Green Tribunal said it is for the regulator CPCB to enforce the rules.
