Apr 06

Here are some esports tournaments for charities fighting against Covid-19

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Video games have gone mainstream – moving quickly from expensive consoles to the mobile devices we have in our pockets every day. With the introduction of esport gaming companies and streaming, services have transformed gamers into genuine stars with seven-figure earnings. Therefore as the number of Covid-19 affected increased organisers have taken the advantages of the popularity of esports and gaming and have introduced esports tournaments to fight against the virus. Where the funds raised by these tournaments to be utilise for the ailment of the Covid-19 affected or some way or the other to fight against the virus.

We have listed some of the tournaments which are introduced for the good. Some of them are already held, some are on going and some are planned for future

NBA 2K Players Tournament: NBA is kicked off its NBA 2K Players Tournament on 3April and will continue on through 12 April  featuring all-star players such as Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell, and more competing in a single-elimination player-only game. Additionally, players will compete for $100K for their charity of choice — and the title of NBA 2K20 Players Champion.

The tournament can be catch live on ESPN or ESPN2, as well as the NBA website. This effort to turn the traditional sports channel into an esports watch party is the result of COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, all traditional sporting events and games underwent delays or complete cancellations. This is the NBA’s way of telling fans they can still view their favorites on TV, just in a different setting.

 

Minnesota RØKKR’s Call of Duty: Warzone tournament: The Minnesota RØKKR hosted a $40,000 charity Call of Duty: Warzone tournament on Saturday on the RØKKR’s Twitch channel. Two legends of esports and Call of Duty at the casters desk Chris Puckett and Ben “Benson” Bowe have been part of the tournament.Total eight teams participated in the tournament of which Team RAVENSFORNHS won the tournament and runner up was Team Summertime!

 

WeSave! Charity Play: WePlay! Esports hosted the WeSave! Charity Play Dota 2 event featuring 24 Dota 2 teams. WeSave! Charity Play a non-profit Online Dota2 Charity Marathon dedicated to fight COVID-19, took place from 20 March to  26 March. Six regions of the Dota 2 world; Southeast Asia, CIS, China, Europe South and North America, teams supported to raise some money to aid in the combat of the currently ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured a “prize pool” of $120,000 that will be donated to coronavirus charities, which was driven up further with donations from viewers and sponsors. Team Nigma managed to grab the win from HellRaisers

 

#GamingForGood, PUBG MOBILE charity tournament: London-based organisation Fnatic has teamed up with Loco and organised #GamingForGood, a charity event for the Indian esports community. The PUBG Mobile event was an initiative devised to help those affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The event took place between 3April to 5April, and 18 games were played. The prize pool of Rs. 2,00,000 was set which will be awarded to the top three teams.  The top 3 teams will donate the prize money to either Zomato Feeding India or 4DOG’SAKE India.

Shutdown Showdown, Apex Legends charity tournament: It is an online national Apex Legends charity tournament to promote and reward those fighting against the spread of COVID-19 by staying home. Several esports companies came together for this five-week Apex Legends tournament known as the Shutdown Showdown which will allow players to fight the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. Gaud-Hammer Gaming Group, Ultimate Gaming Championship, and Beasley esports have come together for the charity tournament and will reward competitors with mystery packs filled with gaming gear, snacks, and other fun prizes. It started on 31March and each week teams of three will go head to head in custom server matches on UGC’s gaming platform, UGC Esports.

40 per cent of each registrants’ fee will also be donated to the No Kid Hungry campaign which is dedicated to feeding children who rely on school lunches while the schools are closed. Almost every school, in the United States, is closed or locked down due to the virus, so the campaign needs assistance more than ever.

 

La Liga FIFA 20 esports tournament: While the majority of leagues around the world have been suspended due to measures put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, La Liga football continues to go ahead in the form of a charity esports tournament on FIFA 20. Organised by Spanish video game streamer Ibai Llanos, the influencer invited each of the Primera Division sides to nominate a single player to represent their teams in a 20-club tournament that took place from Friday 20 March to Sunday 22 March and was streamed on Ibai Llanos’ Twitch channel.While there was no official charity associated with the La Liga Santander Challenge, Llanos said that any money raised during the various streams through donations will go towards supporting Spain‘s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Warzone from Home  Call of Duty: Warzone tournament for charity: 100 Thieves’ Call of Duty: Warzone tournament for charity harity took place on 20 March with a prize pool of $100,000 had sixteen teams  participated in hope to become  Warzone from Home champion and to donate $50,000 towards the charity of choice. 100 Thieves has partnered with CashApp for providing a chance at a colossal chunk of change.

Code Red charity tournament: BoomTV hosted a $300,000 Code Red charity tournament Apex Legends Charity Tournament that took place on  26March. $250,000 was donated to the International Federation of Red Cross to assist their ongoing COVID-19 efforts. The tournament featured six matches in total; three on Kings Canyon and three on World’s Edge. The Apex Legends player base seems to be divided on which map they prefer, so having both included will keep everyone entertained.

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Apr 04

How to play ‘Teen Patti’: the best online game you can play at home

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The best online card games were inspired from traditional card games played in social gatherings namely weddings, festivals like Diwali, and other occasions with friends and family. Thanks to evolutions in gaming technology, the best online card games can now be played in the comforts of your home.

If you’re familiar with Solitaire, the rules are very similar to the best online card games like Teen Patti. The big difference is that these online card games can be accessed easily through mobile phones and computers, and you no longer have to sit with other players and a deck of cards, but just stay anywhere at home you find most convenient. The advantage of online card games is you can play alone wherever and whenever you want to and one of these brilliant online card games that’s gaining popularity in Indian households is Teen Patti.

What Is Teen Patti?

Teen Patti is similar to poker and is coined from the famous British card game, 3-card brag. Indians who play the best card games frequently also call Teen Patti Indianpoker. In fact, there’s a Bollywood movie named after this online card game.

This online card game was launched in 2013 and can be accessed via Facebook or through the Teen Patti app on Google Play or Appstore. Like Candy Crush, this app became an instant social media success with over 40 million users and 3.5 million players engaging in this online card game daily.

One interesting reason that this online card game is considered to be the best game to play at home is because of its easy accessibility. As long as you have an internet connection, you can play anytime and anywhere. There’s no need to take out a deck of cards when you’re playing this fun online card game.

In its early stage, no real money can be won out of playing Teen Patti, but still, it stirred up excitement among the players because they competed with each other using millions of digital chips. You have to keep a sufficient amount of digital chips in order to level up in the online card game. As the game progressed, Teen Patti was added to online casinos in India so players can now earn real money which makes it an even interesting online card game.

How To Play Teen Patti?

Before starting the game, it is required to select the minimum wager first. This game involves a pack of 52 cards without the joker, three to six players can join one game. The dealer deals out one card at a time until every player gets three cards. There will be no more cards dealt, discarded, or picked in the duration of the game. Once everybody gets three cards, players place their minimum stake in a pot. Players will place a bet on who will have the best hand.

There are two types of players in the game. One is the blind player, while the other is the seen player. A blind player’s cards are all faced down on the table. This means that he doesn’t know what his cards are. He can place a bet, which is the same as the current stake, but it should not be twice more. A seen player can see his cards before making a stake. His bet should be at least twice the current stake but not more than four times.

Betting now begins clockwise from the dealer. Every player will place an additional bet in the pot. One’s bet depends if he is a blind or seen player and the current stake. The player who stays longer than the rest of the players and with the highest ranking wins.

Is it legal to play Teen Patti in India?

Being a game of skills and not a game of chance, Teen Patti is legal to play involving real money. This online card game requires a good amount of skill in order to understand their hand against other player’s hand. Like other games, bluffing is also needed here in order to have an edge over the competitors. It is also important that the player knows when to call and when to fold.

Apart from developing skills in playing this game, one also needs to have self-control in spending money. Although this is fun to play and gamers have the chance to bring home a good amount of money, it isn’t good to spend all your money on betting for a game.

Yes, Teen Patti is a compelling card game that has taken the online gaming industry by storm. Many players are hooked with the game as it captivated the heart of gamers. There are two options to play the game. First, at a mobile casino, which can be accessed through the browser. Second, by downloading an app from either Google Play or the App Store.

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Apr 03

WarnerMedia appoints Jason Kilar as its new CEO

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WarnerMedia has upped media, entertainment and technology executive Jason Kilar as its new CEO. In his new position, effective from 1 May, Kilar will be reporting to AT&T president and chief operating officer John Stankey.

Commenting on Kilar’s appointment, Stankey said, “Kilar is a dynamic executive with the right skill set to lead WarnerMedia into the future. His experience in media and entertainment, direct-to-consumer video streaming and advertising is the perfect fit for WarnerMedia, and I am excited to have him lead the next chapter of WarnerMedia’s storied success. Our team led by Bob Greenblatt, Ann Sarnoff, Gerhard Zeiler and Jeff Zucker has done an amazing job establishing our brands as leaders in the hearts and minds of consumers. Adding Kilar to the talented WarnerMedia family as we launch HBO Max in May gives us the right management team to strategically position our leading portfolio of brands, world-class talent and rich library of intellectual property for future growth.”

Jason Kilar

Prior to WarnerMedia, Kilar was the founding CEO of Hulu and SVP at Amazon. He also served as Hulu CEO from its start in 2007 until 2013. He served in several leadership positions at Amazon from 1997 to 2006, including SVP of Worldwide Application Software. 

Also, Kilar was the video streaming service, Vessel co-founder and CEO from 2013 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a board member at DreamWorks Animation (2013-2016) and Univision Communications (2016-2020). He holds a bachelor’s degree (Journalism and Business) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from Harvard Business School. 

Added Kilar on his new role, “In partnership with this world-class team, I’m so excited for the opportunity to lean into the future at WarnerMedia. Stories well told have always mattered, and they matter even more in this challenging time for the world. It will be a privilege to invent, create, and serve with so many talented people. 1 May can’t get here soon enough.”

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Apr 03

Marvel Unlimited announces free access to its enviable comics titles from 2 April to 4 May

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Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s digital comics subscription service, is offering FREE access to some of Marvel’s most iconic stories from recent years to its fans during this Coronavirus pandemic. 

The subscription also includes the recent Marvel Comics events and critically acclaimed titles featuring the Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Captain Marvel, and more.

People all over the world are currently home quarantined due to the virus outbreak, and thus Marvel is trying to help its fans escape the grim reality temporarily and revisit their favourite stories from the Marvel Universe, at zero cost on Marvel Unlimited between 2 April to 4 May.

To access Marvel Unlimited’s free comics offering, fans need to download or update the Marvel Unlimited app available on both iOS or Android, and click “Free Comics” on the landing screen. No payment information or trial subscriptions will be required for the selection of free comics.

The slate of free comics will feature instant Marvel Comics classics like :

Avengers vs. X-Men, Civil War, Amazon Spider-Man: Red Goblin, Black Panther (Vol. 1) by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Thanos Wins by Donny Cates, X-Men Milestones: Dark Phoenix Saga, Avengers: Kree/Skrull War, Avengers (Vol 1: The Final Host) by Jason Aaron, Fantastic Four Vol 1: Fourever, Black Widow (Vol. 1: SHIELD’s Most Wanted), Captain America: Winter Soldier Ultimate and Captain Marvel (Vol 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More).

One can also avail the free service on the Marvel Comics website as well as comiXology for the above mentioned time period.

All of these popular titles owe their origins to some of Marvel’s greatest comic books released in print over the years. In celebration of that tradition, Marvel has added an information page to each story with details on how to find a local comic book shop and start your very own Marvel collection of back issues and printed trades.

Marvel Unlimited gives members unlimited access to over 27,000 issues of Marvel’s classic and newer titles, delivered digitally through the website and the mobile app. Classic and newer issues are added every week, including the must-read titles like – Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and more.

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Apr 03

ALTBalaji is one of the top three grossing OTT apps on Google Play Store

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With limited entertainment options at hand as the world is at standstill, people who are confined to their homes, are falling back on OTT platforms to get some entertainment during their quarantine.

Keeping the entertainment quotient high, ALTBalaji has provided a diverse bouquet of originals to keep its audience hooked. Now, the OTT platform/app has become one of the top three grossing apps in the OTT category on the Google Play Store, indicating almost 80 per cent audience.

Owing to its wide array of content for the masses, ALTBalaji has emerged as a promising destination for exclusive web series within a short period of time. Its strong content library features 60+ originals including acclaimed web-series like Mentalhood, Apaharan, The Test Case, Bose Dead/Alive, Home, Haq Se, Baarish and more, the platform has something for every audience.

The latest offering, Mentalhood, which featured a talented pool of actors like Karisma Kapoor, Dino Morea, Sandhya Mridul, Sanjay Suri, Shruti Seth, Shilpa Shukla, and Tillotama Shome, is rated 8.8 on IMDb. Its other two shows –Broken But Beautiful and Apaharan  are rated 9.1 and 8.4 respectively on IMDb. Both the shows have also won a number of accolades. 

 During this COVID-19 lockdown period, a few shows from ALTBalaji like, Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai, Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat and Baarish are presently being telecasted on Zee TV.

 

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Apr 03

ASUS ROG announced e-gaming tournament

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ASUS India is out with an all-new E-Gaming Tournament, ROG Showdown, a perfect respite for passionate gamers to relieve the stress caused by the crisis of COVID 19. The tournament will be held from 3 April 2020 to 29t April 2020.

ROG

Commenting on the announcement, ASUS Indian business head Consumer and Gaming PC SYS Business Group Asus India Arnold Su said, “At a time when the world is undergoing so much stress, we aim to encourage gamers to utilise their time productively, thus enabling them to cope with the change in the usual routine. By staying indoors and avoiding social gatherings is perhaps the safest and easiest way to curtail the spread of the virus. However, everyone could use a bit of healthy competition to boost their spirits and enjoy this time at home and the objective of this gaming tournament is exactly this. Am sure post such testing times, we shall soon be enjoying spirited offline tournaments. Until then, I urge the steadily expanding gaming community to stay home and enjoy The ROG Showdown!”

The ROG Showdown tournament is all set to begin with CSGO scheduled from 3  to 5th April 2020, for which registrations have begun as well. The winner will win a whopping prize pool of $300 worth of steam wallet codes. This would be followed by several other tournaments across different titles like PUB G, R6, and LOL. The tournament would also offer plenty of participation opportunities for squads, teams, and individuals.

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Apr 03

#WhenAtHome, check out these Studio Ghibli classics we would love to see in live-action

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Studio Ghibli is the mecca for animation lovers. Known for some iconic animated features directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli has plenty of animated films which could have been a hit in live-action space.

But Miyazaki is least interested in converting the classics into live-action. During a conference last year, one of the studio’s top producers confirmed the director is not interested in live-action anime even when Hollywood comes knocking.

There may not be any official announcement of the adaptations but here are a few we would like to be considered for a live-action remake.

Spirited Away:

Spirited Away is the highest-grossing film in Japan generating about $300,000,000, and it has been at the top of the list of highest-grossing films in Japan since it was released in 2001. A 10-year-old girl named Chihiro entered a fantasy world where she lost her name and it was changed to “Sen”. However, she tries hard to keep her identity in the strange world. The many unique characters from the movie including Haku, the witch and twins Yubaba and Zeniba, will make for a wonderful live-action adaptation definitely.

My Neighbor Totoro:

My Neighbor Totoro is loved by everyone from children to adults. The main characters, sister Satsuki and Mei move to the countryside, and meet the mysterious creature Totoro in the forest. Totoro and his friends introduce the girls to a series of adventures, including a ride aboard the extraordinary Cat Bus, in this all-ages animated masterpiece. This family-oriented feature has a powerful ecological theme, and it would be fun watching Satsuki’s adventures with a real character and Totoro in CGI.

Princess Mononoke:

Princess Mononoke is one of the most famous Ghibli movies all over the world of all time. The setting of the historical fantasy themed anime is the late Muromachi period (1336–1573) in Japan. There are two main themes in the movie, personally: harmonious coexistence of nature and humans, and life. This feature will definitely make audiences go to the theatre to watch Ashitaka, who is the last prince of the declining Emishi tribe and the princess Mononoke named San who lives in the forest with wolves, stay together.

Only Yesterday:

Only Yesterday only gets better with every minute. The intimate drama follows a woman called Taeko across two different timelines. In 1982, where she’s in her late 20s and working an office job in Tokyo, and escapes to the countryside for a break from the incessant demands to settle down and marry. In 1966, she’s 10 years old and dealing with the universal troubles of school and family life.

Whisper of the Heart:

The romantic anime describes the pure love of teenagers focusing on two main characters: Shizuku Tsukishima and Seiji Amasawa. They encourage each other to make their dreams happen and he promises to marry her when he becomes a full-fledged violin maker. Now who doesn’t like a love story? And with our favourite star cast to play the roles, this definitely will be a hit.

Kiki’s Delivery Service:

A 13 years old girl Kiki, who is an unmatured witch, and she leaves home for her independence with her pet black cat Jiji. The story is impressive with Kiki facing various problems and overcoming them, doing her job as a dreamy witch. The beautiful, scenic landscapes and the many adventures will make for a good live-action feature.

Not sure when the live-action may come out for us who are eagerly waiting, but till then, the animated version can get another watch!

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Apr 03

SRK’s redchillies.vfx completes 14 years, announces help in the fight against coronavirus

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Shah Rukh Khan and his companies – Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX – are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19.

Shah Rukh Khan  recently released a statement in regards to how his companies are helping the government in efforts to combat the pandemic. His companies – Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX – are contributing to a number of relief funds, including the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM-Cares) fund and Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund, among others.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal recently thanked Shah Rukh Khan for his largesse and help in these dire times in a tweet to which he replied that he is always available for support.

In a tweet, Shah Rukh wrote, “In these times it’s imp to make everyone around u working tirelessly for u.. not related to u.. perhaps even unknown to u… to feel they are not alone and by themselves. Let’s just make sure we all do our little bit to look after each other. India and all Indians are One Family.”

“Given the enormity of the task, my team and I discussed ways to contribute in our own modest way. We have come up with a series of initiatives, which we hope will make a small difference. The efforts of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji coupled with the efforts of the chief ministers, Shri Uddhav Thackeray ji, Smt Mamata Banerjee, Shri Arvind Kejriwal and all other states and union territories’ leaders have been commendable in fighting this pandemic. We have initially focused our efforts on the three cities – Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi – with the realisation that this is a start and we stand ready to contribute in whichever way possible going forward,” he said in a statement.

“At a time when the human race is facing an immense crisis, there can only be one true response: The expression of humanity itself. This is a moment for all of us to come together in a collective effort to make each other kinder, stronger and braver to face the days ahead. This crisis is not going to pass in a hurry, it will take its time and its toll on all of us. It will also show us that there isn’t really a choice between looking out for ourselves and looking out for one another. There’s nothing more obvious in the spread of this pandemic, than the fact that each one of us is inextricably connected to each other, without any distinction. So, while we do whatever we can to support each other in our own small ways, the compassion we show to those who are likely to face the most brutal brunt of both, the pandemic and its economic consequences, will define us as a generation and as a nation,” he added.

Here are the organisations that Shah Rukh and his companies have contributed to:

 PM-Cares fund: Kolkata Knight Riders, the IPL (Indian Premier League) franchise co-owned by the actor has pledged an undisclosed amount to the PM-Cares fund.

Maharashtra chief minister’s relief fund: Red Chillies Entertainment has contributed to the Maharashtra CM’s relief fund.

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare providers: Kolkata Knight Riders & Meer Foundation will work with the West Bengal and the Maharashtra governments and contribute 50,000 PPE kits.

Ek Saath – The Earth foundation: Meer Foundation along with Ek Saath, will provide daily food rations to over 5,500 families for at least a month in Mumbai. A kitchen will also be set up to send out 2,000 freshly cooked meals every day to help households and hospitals.

Roti Foundation: Meer Foundation, in association with Roti Foundation, will feed the underprivileged and daily wage labourers affected by the coronavirus crisis. They will provide 3,00,000 meal kits with 10,000 people per day for at least a month.

Working People’s Charter: Meer Foundation will work with the organisation to provide basic essentials and grocery items for at least a month to over 2,500 daily wage workers who have been identified across Delhi.

Support for acid attack survivors: Meer Foundation will provide a monthly stipend to over 100 acid attack survivors across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal and Uttarakhand and take care of their basic needs.

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Apr 03

Deltin Group supports Goa to fight against COVID-19

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The outbreak of coronavirus has taken its toll on the world. The disease is rapidly spreading and leaving its mark on one’s physical, mental and financial well-being. India has currently imposed lockdowns to lessen any human to human transmission and mitigate the impact of the virus. As the nation comes together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Deltin Group has donated Rs 5.10 million to Goa’s chief minister relief fund to pledge its support to the people of Goa in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talking about the initiative Deltin Group chairman Jaydev Mody mentions, “We, at Deltin, have pledged our support in Goa’s fight against the coronavirus disease. These are challenging times for all and many remain vulnerable to the COVID-19. Deltin Group believes in creating awareness amongst the general public about the pandemic and providing humanitarian aid to the needy. We are all in this together and the need of the hour is to watch each other’s back. Also, I would personally like to thank everyone on the frontlines working to combat COVID-19.”

Additionally, Deltin group is also sourcing and procuring essential items like medications, medical devices, essential food products and other provisions for the people of Goa for tackling the unprecedented health and humanitarian crisis arising from the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

 

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Apr 03

Non prime time is the new prime time for kids channels during COVID disruption period: BARC report

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The COVID-19 lockdown may have hit life hard across the globe, but it has boosted media consumption patterns worldwide. 

After launching a special report, COVID-19 IMPACT: WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE TV & SMARTPHONE LANDSCAPE on 27 March, BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) India and Nielsen released another report, CRISIS CONSUMPTION: AN INSIGHTS SERIES INTO TV, SMARTPHONE & AUDIENCES (second of the same edition) on 2 April, to track the changes in consumption behaviours of TV and Smartphones in the last week, given the continuation of lockdown.

In the week two of COVID disruption, total TV consumption increased by 37 per cent with growth across all parameters of viewing. The current week garnered the highest ever total TV consumption at 1.20 trillion.

Kids sector retained its prominent position in the top four most viewed sectors – News, GEC, Movies and Kids. During the first week of (14 to 20 March) lockdown, there was a significant growth in viewership in the kids category (two to 14 years) by 47 per cent.

Non Prime time has become the new ‘prime time’ for kids channels during this imposed quarantined period, with maximum viewership recorded in the morning between 10 am to 12 noon.

Digital news publisher, BISBO (from the GoBisbo Broadcasting Network) also stressed on these insights as some of the emerging trends of consumption during the lockdown period. BISBO, India’s first YouTube channel for animated news explainers and commentary, keenly follows and expounds on the latest trends in news and media consumption.

Commenting on the latest report, Bisbo founder and creator Shakir Ebrahim said, “Right now, the Indian audience covets credible news, even children between two to 14 years of age. Age-wise, children between two to 14 years and teens between 15 to 21 years are the ones who are watching the most television. And what they watch is chiefly in Hindi – Hindi content consumption is the highest, rising in this time by an overall 8 per cent, followed by Malayalam and Tamil content. The number of children who are sitting in front of their television screens also shares a disturbing insight. There are not enough online options for education – meaning that this disruption from schooling will leave a dent on their learning. There is also a lot more reliance over credible news sources on television and apps, rather than news aggregators.”

These are unforeseen times, where the Indian audience, including the little ones, are adjusting with and adapting to indoor isolation and lack of outdoor entertainment options. It would be worthwhile to see how this continues to impact their consumption habits on TV over the next few weeks.

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