The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved an Indian molecular biology company, Mylab Discovery Solutions’ rapid antigen Covid-19 test, CoviSelf, for self-use. This is the first Covid-19 self-test approved in the country. The test can be used to test symptomatic people and direct contacts of confirmed cases. Priced at...
Disney Bypasses Theaters in India
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic the Walt Disney Company has made some momentous decisions in India. Variety reports that leading Indian streamer Disney Plus Hotstar has added six titles, featuring some of the biggest Bollywood stars, that will bypass cinemas and release directly on the service. Sushant Singh...
Viacom India Wins With Socially Relevant Movies
Ajit Andhare, COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures, says his studio found its footing by working with top talent to create socially relevant films, resulting in a "marriage of critical and commercial success." Viacom18's family comedy Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, (Toilet: A Love Story) starred superstar Akshay Kumar and focused on...