Guest Column: Brij Kothari, Adjunct Professor, IIT-Delhi, School of Public Policy, writes key aspect of films born accessible is that the features are inalienable elements of Digital Content Package

Brij Kothari Aug 19, 2026 12:21 PM

The ministry first issued the Accessibility Standards for Persons with Disabilities in Television Programmes on September 11, 2019

Imran Fazal Aug 13, 2026 8:59 AM

For OTT companies, a common set of definitions, testing standards and reporting requirements could be as important as the accessibility features themselves

Imran Fazal Aug 11, 2026 8:53 AM

For India's OTT industry, accessibility is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage rather than simply a regulatory obligation

Imran Fazal Aug 10, 2026 9:11 AM

While the MIB relies on a three-tier self-regulatory grievance mechanism, the DEPwD proposes a statutory, penalty-backed enforcement framework

Imran Fazal Aug 6, 2026 8:54 AM

The report says that 61% of non-paying respondents said they would consider paying if free alternatives were unavailable and subscription prices were reasonable

e4m Staff Jul 27, 2026 11:08 AM

The directive has been issued to all major online movie ticketing platforms and ticket aggregators

e4m Staff Jul 15, 2026 8:17 AM

A category-first move that humanises complex technology, strengthens the brand’s “navigate your next” promise, and brings a distinct personality to enterprise AI

NATIVE CONTENT Jun 9, 2026 11:09 AM

Centre proposes two-phase implementation schedule for accessible content on OTT platforms

e4m Staff Dec 12, 2025 4:46 PM

The industry players have submitted that the draft guidelines do not account for how digital content is produced, licensed and delivered, nor for the operational complexity 

e4m Desk Nov 21, 2025 11:07 AM

The spot highlights Apple's accessibility features, which can help people with disabilities navigate the world with ease

exchange4media Staff Dec 2, 2022 7:27 PM