WhatsApp For India Refuses To Invade Indian Users’ Privacy
As the new IT rules are set to come into effect today, the uncertain fate of the social media landscape in India has taken another turn. WhatsApp moved to the Delhi High Court against the new IT rules on Tuesday evening.
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What is the Lawsuit About?
WhatsApp has filed a complaint against the provision in the new IT rules, which requires social media intermediaries to “trace the first originator” of a message. WhatsApp has argued this will lead to the invasion of citizens’ right to preserve privacy, which was upheld in a 2017 Supreme Court ruling.
Invasion of Privacy
WhatsApp has explained that to trace selective wrong-doers, it will have to do away with end-to-end encryption that ensures communication between two people remains private. A lawyer for WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court, “To trace even one message, services would have to trace every message.”
Therefore, WhatsApp believes that the traceability clause in the IT rules will make way for “mass surveillance,” compromising the privacy of both receivers and senders of a message. The Facebook-owned messenger has a user base of 400 million in the country.
What About Other Social Media Companies?
While Facebook said it is working on complying with the rules, Indian microblogging site Koo has already met the requirements. Telegram has mentioned that it has met “almost all the new IT laws.”
What’s up with Twitter?
Twitter has remained silent on the issue as it is experiencing tense relations with the government regarding the “manipulated media” tag on the tweet of a prominent ruling party member. It had also found itself in a fix with the government earlier this year over tweets on the farmers’ protests.
What’s next?
Failing to adhere to ‘The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’, social media giants might find themselves deprived of “safe harbor” immunity. According to industry experts, this immunity protects them from being liable for content put on their platform by third-party users.
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Entertainment
Upcoming OTT Releases 2024: Dive Into The Stream
With new releases on the bill every week, your favorite OTT platforms are constantly churning out content. Whether you’re into action, drama, romance, or mystery, you’ll find something for everyone on the most popular OTT services. So, all the couch potatoes, ditch the popcorn bucket, and queue up streaming. From nail-biting thrillers to heartwarming comedies, we have listed it all.
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Binge Alert! Upcoming OTT Releases to Gear Your February Fever
For the thrill seekers:
Mirzapur Season 3 (Prime Video)
The iconic web series is all set to return in the last week of March with its explosive blend of violence, crime, and vengeance Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi give outstanding performances in Mirzapur’s struggle for control.
The Family Man Season 3 (Prime Video)
Manoj Bajpayee‘s Srikant Tiwari is back, juggling his double life as a middle-class man and a secret agent. Taking up from Season 2’s thrilling conclusion, this season promises to show us Srikant’s new challenges. Premiering by late 2024.
Special Ops Season 2 (Disney+ Hotstar)
Kay Kay Menon’s enigmatic Himmat Singh is back to unravel another intricate web of conspiracy, arriving by March 2024. Ops Season 2 will be a great addition to the comedy shows online, with a terrific cast and even funnier mishaps for the main characters.
Patak Lok Season 2 (Prime Video)
Everyone is excitedly waiting for the second season of the crime show Paatal Lok on Prime Video, which is anticipated to be released in 2024. In this series, Jaideep Ahlawat plays a police officer and Abhishek Banerjee plays Hathoda Tyagi, who is famous for his murders.
For the Laughter Fans:
Panchayat Season 3 (Prime Video)
The charming adventures of our beloved Panchayat Secretary Abhishek continue. This season promises hilarious situations, witty dialogue, and heartwarming stories from rural India. The season was all set to be released in Jan 2024 but got postponed till March 2024.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Prime Video)
An upcoming American spy comedy is all set to premiere on February 2, 2024. Upon landing jobs with a spy agency, two strangers discover their life is filled with espionage, wealth, and travel. It stars Glover and Maya Erskine.
Miss Perfect (Disney+Hotstar)
An obsessive clean freak is mistaken for a maid by a young professional. When she starts a new job, her obsession with tidiness causes chaos. The show, starring Lavanya Tripathi and Abhijeet, will premiere on February 2, 2024.
For the Drama Aficionados
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Season 3 (Netflix)
Bollywood wives are coming back with an all-new luxurious season. With a mix of drama and humor, the season will air in December 2024, promising more of the lavish lifestyles, close friendships, and fabulous adventures that people love watching.
Crushed (Amazon Mini TV)
The story revolves around two teenagers, Samvidhan (Sam) and Aadhya, who are both considered “sidekicks” in their high school, often overshadowed by their more popular friends. It is all set to release on February 9, 2024.
Delhi Crime Season 3 (Netflix)
Shefali Shah, as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, returns to tackle another gruesome crime in Delhi. This season promises a gritty portrayal of police investigations, societal issues, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
For K-Drama Lovers:
All of Us Are Dead Season 2 (Netflix)
The widely acclaimed zombie post-apocalyptic K-drama, which made waves on Netflix, is a series about a group of students confronting the danger that depicts friendship and loyalty, where they face life-or-death situations. Season 2 is all set to release this year with a bang and all new crises.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2 (Netflix)
The first season was a huge hit, became a worldwide sensation, and was ranked as the sixth most-watched non-English series on Netflix. An official announcement for season 2 is in the air and is scheduled to premiere in 2024.
Squid Game 2 (Netflix)
The game is not over! Thriller and the most tragic journey takes you into the depths of human nature and desperation. Driven by debt and despair, they find themselves transported to a secluded location, stripped of their identities, and adorned in green tracksuits. The new season is all set to release in late 2024.
These shows are streaming on platforms such as Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video. With so much variety across different languages and genres, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on OTT platforms in 2024. Happy streaming!
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Doraemon And Ninja Hattori Co-Creator Fujiko A. Fujio Passed Away At The Age Of 88
Born as Motoo Abiko in 1934 in the city of Himi, Fujiko A. Fujio passed away at the age of 88. He was found outside his home in the city of Kawasaki, near Tokyo.
How did Fujiko A. Fujio come up with the ideas?
Abiko met his co-creator Hiroshi Fujimoto when he transferred to the elementary school in Takaoka City and soon became friends. They formed their partnership in 1951 and used the Fujiko Fujio name from 1954. Together they created hit shows like Q-Taro, Doraemon, and Ninja Hattori. Most of their mangas were also made into cartoons and are still famous among the viewers.
Despite his long-term association, he once said that he is reluctant to read the Doraemon cartoons too closely.
He said,
I’ve been avoiding reading (them) as a protective measure because I’m influenced by them and think I can’t draw like this when I read them.
Abiko and Fujimoto’s partnership dissolved in 1987, citing creative differences. After that, Abiko started working on solo projects under Fujiko Studio K.K. and adopted the pen name that he is known for today, Fujiko A. Fujio.
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How To Apply For The Bharat Founders Fund
Bharat Founders Fund (BFF) was established by the founders and senior executives of several startups, including unicorns, who have joined forces to invest in pre-seed-stage companies.
What is the Bharat founders fund and how to apply for the Bharat Founders Fund?
Initiated by some of the world’s most successful Indian entrepreneurs, Bharat Founders Fund is an early-stage venture group comprised of Founders who are willing to back and support the future founders who are building for the country of Bharat.
In addition to Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, cofounders of Meesho, Gazal Kalra, co-founder of Rivigo, and Cars24 cofounders Vikram Chopra, Mehul Agrawal, and Gajendra Singh, among the approximately 65 founders investing through Bharat Founders Fund are
This early-stage investment fund, which has already invested in twenty companies, will typically invest $100,000 to $200,000 on average in a wide range of early-stage startups and companies still in the concept stage.
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In addition to rolling in nature, the fund, which currently has a corpus of $20 million, will look to make 100 early-stage investments this year alone. Maanav Sagar and Sera Arora, partners at Investopad, manage the fund’s management.
There is no official announcement on how one can apply for the Bharat Founders Fund (BFF) yet.
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