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On Sunday, the Centre wagged a finger at online entertainment platforms like Netflix, Disney-Hotstar, Amazon Prime and others..
These platforms were given freedom for creativity, not obscenity," said Indias information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur, And when someone crosses a limit, then abusing or rudeness in the name of creativity cannot be accepted at all.".
As platforms seek enrolments for revenue growth, it is in their own interest to optimize what they offer and deploy age gates for family packages so that content aimed at adults doesnt reach children..
Lessons on market liberty made India release much of its economy from statist clutches long ago, but a yen for control still seems to haunt businesses with audiences and social influence..
