In this article, we will answer and ponder questions like does Punjab needs a new crop mix, should the government decide what you watch on Netflix, has the time to invest in new-age stocks come, and why Pakistan is deporting Afghan refugees. Therefore, we urge you to stick with this page and go through this article till the end. Talking about the regulation of content on OTT, the Indian digital media is on the brink of scrutiny by the government as the draft Broadcasting Services Bill is about to bring OTT platforms under a single regulatory framework. Kindly shift to the following section and read more details of the aforementioned topics. Scroll down.
The draft broadcasting service bill proposes to bring Cable TV and OTT content under the same regulatory framework. If it passes, this bill would stifle content innovation and autonomy. Kasthuri Akhil questioned the experts if the government can regulate what you watch on OTT platforms or the internet. The new self-regulation for on-demand OTTs is being viewed with suspicion in light of growing censorship. Analysts suggest that the draft Broadcasting Service Bill needs cautious examination.
In the state of Punjab, issues such as groundwater depletion and stubble-burning incidents have fuelled intense debates throughout the country. Meanwhile, fingers are being pointed at paddy cultivation in the state, prompting the apex court to direct phasing out paddy in favor of ‘less water-intensive’ crops. Does Punjab need a new crop mix? Phasing out paddy cultivation with other crops in Punjab is likely to be a possible remedy to tackle air pollution in North India. Let’s move to market, should you invest in new-age companies? In the past 3 months, the new-age stocks have rallied from 5 percent to 30 percent on the bourses against a 1 percent surge in the benchmark indices. Continue reading this article and learn more.
Shedding light on Afghan refugees in Pakistan, they are facing an uncertain future as the government of Pakistan has decided to expel 1.6 million ‘undocumented’ Afghan refugees from the country which has caused a humanitarian crisis along its western borders. But why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees? Pakistan started a crackdown on Afghans across the nation claiming that undocumented Afghans are staying in the country illegally. In the past 2 months, thousands of Afghans who have called Pakistan home for decades in Pakistan have made their way back to Afghanistan. Stay tuned to this website for more details and updates.