Indias Got Latent

20 Feb

Centre Warns OTT Platforms to Follow Ethics Code Amid Controversy Over ‘India’s Got Latent’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndias Got Latent, OTT, Samay Raina

New Delhi (National Times): The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued a stern advisory to OTT platforms and social media channels, urging them to adhere to the Code of Ethics outlined in the IT Rules (2021). The directive emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and age-based content classification, particularly for material rated 'A' (Adult), to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content. The warning comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent, where podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly made obscene remarks. The episode was available on YouTube until the government ordered its removal following complaints about…

13 Feb

Munawar Faruqui Supports Samay Raina Amid ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainmentIndias Got Latent, Munawar Faruqui, Samay Raina

New Delhi (National Times): Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has come out in support of Samay Raina, who has been facing intense backlash over a recent episode of India’s Got Latent. The controversy arose after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate remark on the show, sparking outrage on social media. Amid the growing criticism, Munawar took to his social media to share a cryptic yet supportive message:"Art is like a spring, the more you press it, the more it will take you up." His statement seems to suggest that art and creativity thrive under pressure, subtly backing Raina in the ongoing…