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A recent study has pointed out that the growth of women viewers watching content on over the top (OTT) platforms is faster than that of men.According to Kantar OTT report, a data insights and consulting company, 58 percent men watch content on video streaming platforms but the their viewership growth has slowed down to eight percent from last year.On the other hand, female viewership on OTTs has grown by 14 percent from 2018. Now, as many as 42 percent Indian women watch content on streaming platforms.Close In addition, OTT consumers between the age of 15 and 19, 20 and 24 and 25 and 34 are seeing a decline in viewership growth by 15 percent, nine percent and six percent respectively. related news Why broadcasters, advertisers are focusing on regional markets Bollywood earnings could grow 35% in 2019 thanks to strong December lineup But, users between the age of 35 and 44 and 45 and 55 are seeing 18 percent and 63 percent growth in viewership respectively, as compared to … [Read more...] about More women, mature audience getting hooked on to online video-streaming platforms : Kantar OTT report

BSP supremo Mayawati on December 7 asked the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure "proper justice" to the family of Unnao rape victim who succumbed to severe burns in Delhi hospital. The death of the 23-year-old woman is extremely painful and the BSP is with the victim's family in this hour of grief, she said in a tweet in Hindi."UP government should take special initiative soon to provide proper justice to the victim's family. This is the demand of justice and people," she said.In another tweet, she added, "To prevent such traumatic incidents all over the country, including in UP, state governments should create fear of law among people and in view of the incidents, the Centre should also make a law to ensure strict punishment by hanging to death within a stipulated time-frame."Close Mayawati's reaction comes after the death of the Unnao rape victim in Delhi hospital. related news Trade war goes digital: countries eye tariffs on Internet economy Woman dancer from Mumbai … [Read more...] about Ensure proper justice to Unnao rape victim’s family: Mayawati asks UP government

Manas ChakravartyOne reason for why the BJP lost the three states in the Hindi heartland can be seen in the November 2018 retail inflation numbers. The inflation in rural Chhattisgarh compared to a year ago was (-)2.69 percent. That is deep in deflationary territory and although the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is not the ideal measuring rod for farm prices, it does give some indication of rural distress. The deflation is in food prices, as is evident from the All-India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), which in November was down 2.6 percent from a year ago. Clearly, the tall promises of higher minimum support prices haven't translated into higher market prices.In rural Madhya Pradesh, consumer prices were up a mere 0.67 percent from a year ago. In Rajasthan, they were slightly higher, up 1.3 percent.Close Manas ChakravartyMoneycontrol News Macro Matters | IMF and Moody’s say India will likely miss its government debt reduction targetsPolicy matters | The urgent need for … [Read more...] about Quick Take | How deflation in food prices played a role in BJP’s election debacle

BSP chief Mayawati on Saturday urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognizance of the growing incidents of crime against women and direct the Centre to take prompt steps for effectively checking them.Launching a scathing attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, she said incidents of rape, murder and molestation are taking place all over the country, but in UP, such cases have been "excessive"."It is a matter of deep regret that during the past some years, especially since the BJP government has come to power, women are not safe. This is not the only incident, in UP I said it yesterday also that there is not a day when there is not an incident of rape and murder, attempt to rape or molestation," Mayawati said at a press conference here.Close "They are taking place all over the country but in UP, such cases have been excessive. My party believes that till the state governments do not deal with the criminal elements promptly and sternly they cannot be checked," she said. … [Read more...] about Mayawati urges SC to take cognizance of rising incidents of crime against women

Describing India-Lithuania relationship as a "very positive" one, Lithuanian Foreign Secretary Laimonas Talat-Kelpsa has said his country expects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Baltic nation, giving a boost to the bilateral ties.Interacting on the sidelines of the launch of the Hindi version of the book 'The History of Lithuania' at an event here on Friday evening, he said India and Lithuania have "strong cultural links" but very little is known about one country in the other.He said Lithuanian people's idea of India is also mostly as a land of Sanskrit, yoga and Gandhi.Close "The relationship between India and Lithuania is a very positive relationship. And, one of the reasons for it is that it stands on a very firm foundation. Historical connection based on many things binds us, and one among those is the linguistic connection. Modern Lithuanian and Hindi languages have a striking similarity, due to Sanskrit roots," Talat-Kelpsa told PTI in an interview. related … [Read more...] about Lithuania expecting PM Modi will visit Baltic country: Lithuanian foreign secy