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Lost and Found

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Welcome to OTTplay Lost and found, a podcast that tells you about critically-acclaimed yet lesser-known films and shows that you’ve probably not watched yet but should. This is an OTTplay Production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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List Hai Toh Hit Hai

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List Hai Toh Hit Hai is a theme-based podcast that showcases some of the best listicle based exclusive stories from the world of movies and shows. Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho. This is an OTTplay production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Binge On

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Binge On is the podcast that answers the question "What do I watch on TV?". Every episode, we feature a theme, and give you recommendations across services including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, YouTube, Apple TV, and more.
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Cinephilia

Sanmitra Deshpande

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Hi guys! Welcome to Cinephilia, a podcast series dedicated to all the film and web series lovers out there. We explore and discuss a variety of genres and have a chat about them as everyone does after watching something!
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Born and raised in Delhi and now based in Singapore, Tanuj Khosla is an investment professional by the day and a writer by the night. He is a playwright, scriptwriter, lyricist and poet. In 2019, Tanuj was awarded the National (and probably global) Record for 'Most Short Plays By A Playwright Performed Consecutively' by both Singapore Book of Records and India Book of Records. His plays have been performed to good audience response in Singapore, Toronto, New Delhi, Mumbai, Washington DC and ...
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After moving in together, debating between getting the Chromecast or Fire Stick, sacrificing sleep to binge-watch true crime shows, getting 3 kittens and basically becoming the cutest couch potatoes, Aniruddha Guha and Janice Sequeira are Mr and Mrs Binge-Watch. They are a TV-crazy, Netflix-loving binge-watching couple who snort TV for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tune into a new episode every Thursday on the IVM Podcasts network.
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Business news is complex and overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Every day of the week, from Monday to Friday, Daybreak tells one business story that’s significant, simple and powerful. Hosted from The Ken’s newsroom by Snigdha Sharma and Rahel Philipose, Daybreak relies on years of original reporting and analysis by some of India’s most experienced and talented business journalists.
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Lakshman

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Welcome 🌟 Hi, I'm Lakshman, passionate communicator and aspiring public speaker and I'm thrilled to have you here on my Spotify channel dedicated to the science of public speaking. I'm a firm believer in the power of effective communication to transform lives. Having embarked on my own journey of mastering the art of public speaking, I created this space to share insights, tips, and strategies that have helped me become a confident and compelling speaker.
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Facing modern life's biggest dilemma - which movie to stream? Fret no more, as we do the heavy lifting and let you know whether that thing is worth a watch. We are of course just movie lovers just like you and unfortunately don't get paid for any of this, just like you. Hosts: Suhel Banerjee & Shabeer Ahmad (movie enthusiasts) Frequent Co-Hosts: Diptakirti Chaudhuri (writer of 4 and counting trivia books on Bollywood, including Bollybook) Tanmay Mukherjee (Better known as Bong Pen, writer of ...
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Hosted by Varun Duggirala and Suchita Salwan, Think Fast is a podcast about the latest trends and conversations happening in the world of business, media, content, marketing and beyond. Suchita and Varun sift through the clutter and unpack the biggest stories to give their hot takes and also dig into the broader picture of where things are going. It’s a fast talking, no holds barred take on everything and anything around the world of business!
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About a month ago, news broke about Reliance's plans to merge Disney+ Hotstar with JioCinema after their Star-Viacom18 merger. While the merger is pending approvals from the Competition Commission of India, data from Google Play Store data shows Disney+ Hotstar had over 500 million downloads while JioCinema had over 100 million downloads. While the…
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Today, most conventional or slow clothing brands like Lee, Wrangler, United Colours of Benetton, Pepe Jeans and Levi’s are facing a tough new reality where they aren’t just trying to outperform each other. They are also up against fast fashion brands that are now dominating the industry. In the process, many of these slow brands have lost relevance…
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Brace yourselves for another epic ride! Two-time Oscar winner and Hollywood legend Anthony Hopkins, is gearing up to star in Maserati: The Brothers, a biopic revving up under the direction of Bobby Moresco. Set in the world of fast cars and luxury, Hopkins plays a savvy financier who helped spark the iconic Maserati brand. With production set to st…
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Earlier this year, Zomato acquired ticketing platform Paytm Insider. With this, Zomato was able to take its 'going out' strategy to the next level. Since 2018, Zomato has been holding live events. You have probably heard of its its massive carnival-style event called Zomaland. The idea behind it is simple: a big part of going to a movie, or a music…
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Stream these zany reality shows that uncover the real side of celebs, stars and socialites right nowThe third season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives that releases on Netflix on October 18 promises to be just as sizzling, controversial and irreverent as the previous seasons. The OG crew—Maheep, Neelam, Seema, and Bhavana—are back and this time …
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The PM’s internship scheme wants to provide 10 million internships to freshly minted students over the course of the next five years. Students from premier institutes like IITs and IIMs or students with professional degrees like CA, CMA or masters are not allowed to apply. The idea is to address India’s problem of youth unemployment by making stude…
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Back in 2014, Ashoka University introduced India to the concept of a liberal arts education. The private research university, tucked away in Sonipat, Haryana, came along at a time when the cracks in India’s higher education system were starting to become pretty glaring. It positioned itself as everything a conventional Indian college was not. Ashok…
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Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light is dazzling French audiences after its grand release across 185 cinemas! This Cannes 2024 Grand Prix winner is winning hearts with its poignant tale of two Mumbai nurses navigating identity and resilience. Distributed by Condor in France, the film's universal appeal is proving Indian cinema's global charm. Ra…
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So far, buying medicines in India has been a complete minefield. Allow me to elaborate with the help of a completely plausible hypothetical scenario. Say you catch the flu one day and need 75 mg of the antiviral drug Oseltamivir. More often than not, we don’t really check the price tag of these drugs. But what if I told you the prices can swing any…
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Get ready, rom-com lovers! Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor are teaming up for the first time in Abir Gulaal, a heartwarming love story set in scenic London. Directed by Aarti S Bagdi, the film kicked off shooting on September 29 and will wrap up by November. Expect sizzling chemistry, a journey of emotional healing, and a dash of unexpected romance. Wi…
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Back in the day, being from one of India’s prestigious boarding schools – the likes of Doon or Mayo – was the ultimate stamp of honour. Most of these schools were established close to a century ago, during British rule. And for the longest time, they were infamous for taking that legacy pretty seriously. In fact, that was exactly why they remained …
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Prepare for a paisa-vasool ride as Rohit Shetty unleashes Bollywood’s longest-ever trailer! The much-awaited Singham Again drops a whopping 4 minutes 45 seconds of pure action, drama, and heroism tomorrow at NMACC, Mumbai. With Ajay Devgn leading an epic cast including Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and…
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Sarvam, a generative AI startup based out of Bangalore, managed to raise more than $50 million from investors like Peak XIV and Khosla Ventures, in less than 6 months after it was launched last year. Last month, Sarvam released a range of new multilingual products—Al agents, voice and text models, and a workbench aimed at legal professionals. Enter…
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Every time you take a domestic flight and don't have to break a fixed deposit to buy a ticket, you have Captain GR Gopinath to thank. In 2003, he launched Air Deccan, India's first budget airline. Before that, only the rich and powerful could afford to fly. So, planes were like mini 5-star hotels – you would be waited on hand and foot, would have a…
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Fans of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are left in suspense as the much-anticipated release of The Legend of Maula Jatt in India has been postponed yet again! Initially slated for October 2 in Punjab and New Delhi, the film's debut has been held up due to unclear reasons, likely involving government clearances and concerns over potential protests. With…
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Phone calls from Bajaj Finance offering loans are almost inescapable and the non-bank has been facing quite a backlash for it. But telecalling has been an enduring sales channel for the company which boasts of a loan book worth nearly $30 billion. And despite the massive size of its loan book, it’s been growing at a phenomenal rate. But now, Bajaj …
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Not so long ago, Birkenstocks were considered the antithesis of high fashion. For the longest time, the 250-year-old German brand’s characteristic chunky sandal was seen as nothing more than an orthopedic shoe meant for hippies and old people. And then, everything changed. In the last decade or so, Birkenstock had a major glow up. It all started wi…
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Bollywood’s favourite heist franchise is back with a bang! Dhoom 4 is officially in the works, and guess who's stepping into the villain’s shoes? None other than Ranbir Kapoor! Directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who has been the driving force behind the Dhoom series, this installment promises even more high-octane action and twists. Fans are alread…
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India's biggest quick commerce players — Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto — are on a mission. They are frantically hunting for properties they can convert into dark stores. Dark stores are an integral part of any quick commerce strategy. Especially now, that the lines between quick commerce and e-commerce are very quickly blurring. People aren't just …
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In a tearful announcement on X and Instagram, Kerry Washington shared that Hulu has canceled the beloved dramedyUnPrisoned after just two seasons. The show, inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s own life, followed Washington’s character, Paige, as she navigated complex feelings of abandonment after her father, played by the legendary Delroy Lindo, r…
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Young independent doctors in India are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Take F M, a 32-year-old psychiatrist who has a clinic in South Mumbai. She’s spent a third of her life slogging through medical schools and internships to finally earn her super-specialised degree. But two years into her private practice in a posh South Mumbai area, she w…
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Hold onto your capes, folks, because Alan Tudyk has joined James Gunn’s Superman! Best known for his quirky voice work as Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos and Clayface in Harley Quinn, Tudyk’s mystery role in this already star-studded film is sure to cause a stir. The film’s wrapped production, and Gunn’s team doesn’t expect many reshoots—so…
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In this episode of Daybreak, hosts Snigdha and Rahel try something new — instead of the usual monologue or interview, they cover three of the biggest social media stories from around the world. The first is Brazil's ban on the Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform, X. The feud between Musk and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes traces back …
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First up, fans of Hotel Transylvania might want to keep their fangs sharpened because there could be more spooky fun on the way! Director Genndy Tartakovsky, the genius behind the franchise, has teased that a fifth instalment might not be off the table. With Hotel Transylvania: Transformania doing well on streaming platforms, Tartakovsky crypticall…
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What put iPhone city on the map is that it produces more than half of the world’s iPhone’s every single year. The global demand for the Apple iPhone has only increased over the years. To keep up with that demand Foxconn hires up to 200,000 workers – a mix of migrants and college students – to make sure that the assembly lines keep running. Especial…
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Now, let’s shift gears to the world of zombies. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is coming at us with a seriously creepy twist—bioluminescent zombies! Yep, you heard that right. Executive producer Greg Nicotero is giving us glow-in-the-dark walkers! 70% of them were made using practical effects—LED lights and blacklight-activated paint—and it…
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Back in 2022, e-commerce giant Flipkart’s 35 billion dollar universe was left with a gaping fintech hole after the payments app Phonepe was spun off. There a brief period, after that, when it wasn’t clear whether Flipkart would ever try to dip its toes in consumer payments play again. But then again, this is Flipkart. Here is a company that has a f…
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Lineup of films that dive deep into the relationships that we hold close and even those that are heart-wrenching. If you're gearing up for the release of Love, Sitara on ZEE5, you’re in for a wild ride! Dropping on September 27, 2024, the film follows Tara and Arjun as they head to her hometown prior to tying the knot. But what they hoped to be a t…
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Churni Ganguly plays an author in exile as her work threatens the political establishment in Nirbashito . It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we live in extremely divisive times. The level of intolerance and rejection of ideas and ideologies that don’t concur with our own has to be unprecedented. This prompts us to revisit this lesser-known …
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Half of the world’s electric cars are on China’s roads, thanks to a wave of smart incentives for both consumers and manufacturers, such as tax breaks and purchase subsidies. The payoff is tangible: the smog that once shrouded some major cities has lifted, and road noise has dropped significantly. But it brought unexpected costs and challenges that …
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This 2011 biopic on FBI’s first director didn’t get the attention and admiration it deserved When asked to recall Leonardo DiCaprio’s most celebrated works, the list of movies that pop into our mind largely include his iconic blockbusters. But Scorcese’s poster boy has also featured in some films that didn’t get the attention, adulation and respect…
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A few years ago, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy had set a target of 40% growth across all categories for Flipkart. But in 2023, it was still stuck at 20%. So the company is now on a mission. It wants to push growth, gain market share, and turn a profit. So in January 2024, Flipkart's top execs along with the CEO came together for a meeting to ou…
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First off, exciting news for 'Terminator' fans! There's buzz that James Cameron is considering a fresh take on the 'Terminator' franchise. After some less successful instalments, Cameron is reportedly looking to reboot the series with a new angle. This time, the focus may shift away from familiar characters like Sarah Connor and the T-800, and inst…
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Meet Shaik Salauddin, a 38-year-old cab driver from Hyderabad, who is fighting for the rights of eight million gig workers from across the country. While India's gig economy is burgeoning, the workers on whose backs it is built barely enjoy any rights or legal protections. Salauddin realised this early on and in 2019, after five years of relentless…
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Hands of Stone depicts the gritty, multifaceted life of Panamanian boxer Roberto DuránSports films often follow a familiar playbook, sticking to tropes and clichés: the underdog triumphs, the fall from grace, and the dramatic comeback in the climax. From Rocky to Remember the Titans, these films tend to focus on predictable narratives of resilience…
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First up, Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis are joining forces for Scarpetta! This thriller series, based on Patricia Cornwell’s novels, is set to bring some serious drama. Kidman stars as Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta, while Curtis plays her sister, Dorothy. The plot thickens when Kay returns to Virginia, stirring up old grudges and family…
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For nearly two decades, Abhishek Ganguly worked as the managing director of Puma, the German athleisure brand in India. In that period alone, the brand’s revenue shot up from Rs 20 crore to close to Rs 4,000 crore. Under Ganguly, Puma even managed to beat its longtime rival Adidas to become a market leader. In 2023, Ganguly decided to quit and star…
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Get ready for a cosmic scare! Alien: Earth is bringing the Xenomorphs to our planet in a prequel set to debut on Hulu in 2025. Directed by Noah Hawley, this series takes place 30 years before the original Alien movie. A mysterious crash leads a young woman and a team of soldiers to discover a terrifying alien threat. Plus, we’ll get a peek at the W…
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Back when it was launched in 2020, Bajaj Finsev Health had a clear plan: it wanted to provide a complete healthcare package to its consumers. And it did that by happily playing a supporting role in India’s booming healthcare industry. Here's what Bajaj Finserv Health does. It is essentially a health management platform. So it facilitates things lik…
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Subway, the globally popular sandwich-eatery chain, is now grappling with sweeping changes in India—and not for the better. For one, the world’s largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand is moving away from the franchise model it has operated under for the past 25 years. In doing so, it’s also shedding the very thing that made it popular in the …
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Last month, a Twitter post a Bengaluru-based IT professional about getting a laptop delivered from Flipkart went viral on social. The reason? Flipkart’s quick delivery arm called Minutes that went live in select cities had delivered it to him at a Starbucks cafe in 13 minutes. But Minutes is Flipkart’s third attempt at quick delivery. And the real …
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Back in the late 2000s when Byju's was founded, it was best known for teaching students how to 'hack' competitive examinations like the CAT. They taught students how to work backwards from the answer and use a bunch of shortcuts to get the highest score possible. The art of 'hacking' examinations was something that the company's founder, Byju Ravee…
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First up, from creepy to charming, Finn Wittrock is taking a romantic turn in So Much for Love! In this sweet and spicy rom-com, Wittrock plays Sam Davies, a trust-fund party boy cut off until he proves his worth before turning 35. Directed by Lina Roessler, Sam has just one year to find true love and redemption in a small town in Kentucky—or lose …
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The real-estate market of Delhi-NCR is an anomaly. The Ken spoke to a bunch of potential homebuyers who are looking for premium apartments with budgets of up to 2.5 crore rupees. Real-estate experts are telling them to give up on their dreams. Lately, the national capital has been facing an acute supply crunch of new housing projects, especially in…
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Hold on to your golf clubs because Bad Bunny is stepping onto the green in Happy Gilmore 2! Yes, the chart-topping rapper is stepping onto the green alongside Adam Sandler in the highly- anticipated sequel. While we don’t know much about his role just yet, fans are buzzing to see Sandler back as the iconic Happy Gilmore. With Julie Bowen and Christ…
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India's tuition republic came into the picture to fill the gaps in the education system. First and foremost: they promise to get you into the college of your dreams. That simple but powerful promise has made this a Rs 58,000 crore industry. But there is a flip side to this. It puts traditional schools in a rather precarious position. Students start…
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Goth horror is a unique genre. A delicious blend that has the ability to transport audiences to a fantasy world where everything is possible and the laws of the world as we know it don’t always apply. In today’s episode of Lost and Found, we’re delving into one such film that’s equal parts spine-chilling and visually stunning – Crimson Peak. Yes, t…
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First up, get ready for a fang-tastic adventure! Vampires from True Blood and Twilight are joining forces in the upcoming action-thriller 72 Hours. Sam Trammell and Cam Gigandet are set to sink their teeth into the roles of an FBI agent and a notorious money launderer, respectively. It’s all happening on November 1, 2024, when this thrilling escapa…
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On Independence Day this year, just six days after it went public, Ola Electric launched three new electric motorbikes. This was a bold move, especially considering that electric vehicles haven’t really clicked with the Indian audience yet. The exception to that rule has been electric two and three wheelers, which had some unexpected success in tie…
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