Voot Partners with upGrad to Expand its Content Play to Edutainment

• Industry experts to offer young working professionals & students insights on diverse topics


• Innovative formats including short, snackable educational videos (edutainment) for today’s new age audience


• Academic content videos for students to continue to enhance their learning curve amidst lockdown

In these unprecedented times, Indian consumers across demographics and geographies are opting for the digital route to access services across industries. The two industries that have witnessed a spectacular growth during such times are OTT video platforms & the online education industry. The association between VOOT, India’s leading streaming platform and upGrad, India’s largest online higher education company opens a doorway for consumers and working professionals to seamlessly access the best of entertainment and education videos, all under one roof.

VOOT, home to hours of exciting entertainment content across formats and genres, with this thoughtful partnership, is pioneering the cause for young Indian professionals by providing them quality upskilling content as part of its repertoire. A dedicated upGrad segment on the VOOT app will unleash its viewers into a pool of informative content around the new-age domains of Data Science, Blockchain, Tech and Management, which are carefully curated by upGrad’s in-house content team to help working professionals enhance their employability quotient. Additionally, to provide in-depth and accurate knowledge, the playlist will also include new-age anecdotes in the form of snackable videos and sessions hosted by industry leaders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). The segment will include upGrad Shotgyaan, Crash course in Data Science and a recently curated interesting list of Work From Home (WFH) tech tips as starters with frequent additions being made to the binge-watch content library.

Speaking on the initiative, Akash Banerji, Head- AVOD business, VOOT said, “In these times, with digital assuming a decisive role in a user’s life, our objective with VOOT is to deliver a truly enriching and inclusive content slate that elevates the user experience and engagement. Blending our entertainment proposition with learning through this partnership with upGrad, is not only an innovative solution for young minds, but also enables us to widen our reach and user base.

Announcing the partnership, Gaurav Kumar – President, Corporate Development said, “Young India is hooked on to the OTT platforms for their daily dose of entertainment and therefore, it is exciting to have a special window that seamlessly lands them to a new-age upskilling content playlist, that will add up to their professional growth at large. With our insightful storytelling format and innovative execution, we look forward to shedding the stereotypical emotion attached with education of being serious.”

Explore the best of Entertainment and edutainment at one click on VOOT!

upGrad has been awarded the title of ‘Best Tech for Education’ by IAMAI in 2019. upGrad received the ‘Best Education Brands’ award by Economic Times in 2018, Most Innovative Companies in India' by Fast Company in 2017 and has made it to LinkedIn’s ‘Top 25 Startups’ two years in a row in 2018 and 2019.

Now Entertain And Educate Your Kids By Using These 6 Live Mobile Tv Platforms

Gone are the days when people used to find alternatives to entertain themselves. They either used to go out for movies or spend time with family and relatives. But now with the surge in internet and smartphone penetration, people now just switch on their smartphone and entertain themselves. And this all is possible because of the techpreneurs and tech startups that have come up interesting and innovative apps which not only entertain folks but also educate them.

In this tech world when everyone is getting entertained by using live mobile tv platform then why should kids lack behind? Nowadays kids understand that they can watch TV shows “on demand” on a range of devices, from the family tablet to a parent’s smartphone.

There is now a growing collection of apps specially designed and curated for kids, from established broadcasters to internet companies to ensure complete enjoyment for kids. The focus is not only to entertain but also to educate.

At IndianWeb2, we bring you six dedicated video-on-demands apps for kids that took birth to entertain and educate them.

YouTube Kids App

The official YouTube Kids app is designed for curious little minds. This is a delightfully simple (and free!) app, where kids can discover videos, channels, and playlists they love. If you ever find a video you’re concerned about, please flag it. This helps make YouTube Kids better for everyone. Kids can enjoy favorites like Thomas & Friends, DreamworksTV and Talking Tom, online hits like Mother Goose Club, Super Simple Songs and Wonder Quest, plus anything else they’re into -- sports, animals, gaming, crafts and more.

nexGTv Kids App

What is childhood without the moral teachings from the Tales of Panchatantra, the delightful to-and-fro witty conversations between Vikram & Betal, the goofiness, and adventure of DuckTales or the heart-warming stories from Malgudi Days? In a bid to ensure that the upcoming, digital-first generation does not miss out on these entertaining yet educative shows. India’s first kids’ video & infotainment app, young viewers across the globe can now immerse themselves in an eclectic mix of wonderful stories and delightful characters from series both vintage and new that will not only entertain them but will also aid healthy intellectual development in their growth years!

NetflixApp

Netflix is a TV and film-streaming service aimed at all ages. It has a dedicated Kids feature, where any family members on your account who you have designated as children will only be able to see kids’ content. On Netflix’s App, you can specify whether they can see shows “for older kids and below” or just “for little kids only” while adding a PIN to your account to ensure your children don’t try to watch unsuitable content on the sly.

Voot App

Biggest bouquet of Kids content: The most popular series and the most popular characters like Motu Patlu, Chhota Bheem, Pokemon, Kung Fu Panda, Dora, SpongeBob etc. By Voot Kids Pin you can set up a pin to make sure your kids only see what you want them to You can also seamlessly toggle between Voot and Voot Kids through this Security Pin. The Exclusive Shake Feature allows you to instantly swap to episodes of other popular characters by simply shaking your phone.

Nick App

The Nick app for Android puts the best of Nickelodeon at your fingertips… hilarious videos, games, recent full episodes and more! So have fun, play around, watch shows, and prepare to laugh until you snarf milk from your nose.

YuppTv Bazaar

YuppTV, as the largest OTT player for South-Asian content across the globe, announced its association with USP Studios to make its video content available on the Bazaar platform. USP Studios is a native YouTube Content Creator primarily in the Kids & Learning space with over 350+ owned and managed YouTube channels in its network has catapulted itself into a global leadership position in the genre by crossing a landmark 10 billion views on its network in a short span of 3 years. Recognized for creating highly engaging, engrossing and unique content for kids, some of their top channels are Kids TV, Kids Channel and Farmers to name a few.

7 Apps You Need for Taking a Refreshing Break from Work

Amid the hectic realities of our everyday life, we often feel tempted by the urge to take breaks from work and do something relaxing and fun. If not because of work, then we are often bumped up by the constant feeling of leading a monotonous life and this makes it more important for us to consider taking breaks in between whatsoever we are doing! In either of the situations, it becomes extremely important for us to take some time away from work for the sole purpose of winding up all the complex thoughts and burdens that we carry around all day, every day.

So what exactly do you think can be done in that half an hour break that you are planning to take from work? If you have not found out anything fun and exciting to do in your free time yet, then this post is especially meant for you. How would you react if you are told that there are utility apps specially designed for the purpose of taking a refreshing break from work? Don’t be surprised, because today we are going to introduce seven such very useful and fun apps which you can use during your break time to feel refreshed just like that!!

7 Apps for a Refreshing Break Time

YouTube TubePlay

There is literally no one out there who has not yet used YouTube for browsing through their favourite videos and music and given to the fact that YouTube is the largest video streaming website on the internet today, it comes across as no big surprise that YouTube TubePlay is also a great entertainment app which you can use during your free time for feeling refreshed. Just like YouTube, you can use the YouTube TubePlay entertainment application on your smartphone from anywhere as well as everywhere. You can search for videos, listen to music, and search for YouTube playlists, channels, and vloggers.

Use these entertainment apps and make the most of your free time by tuning into some interesting media streaming!

Voot

Another interesting app that brings a lot of time pass and fun is the VOOT app. It is a TV series app which comes with lots and lots of TV shows with the best quality print. You get to see your favourite shows whenever you want with the VOOT app. Not only has that it also had some other really interesting TV series of itself that adds furthermore fun to your work.

A break with VOOT is a break worth it that is sure to freshen up your mind and make you well enough to get back to work. So, hurry up and download the VOOT app now as your break is waiting for you to enjoy VOOT.

ShowBox

ShowBox is a must-have app for you, irrespective of which smartphone you are using! Yes, ShowBox is available for both Android and iOS devices and it is a great utility app which you can use in your free time for feeling refreshed instantly. Basically, ShowBox is a highly recommended entertainment application which brings to its users a very wide collection of movies and TV series. This popular entertainment app is available to all users for absolutely free of cost and it enables them to stream their favorite movies and TV shows! With the power of streaming unlimited movies and TV shows, there is hardly any chance that you are going to find it difficult to take your next refreshing break from work. Downloading ShowBox application in Android and iOS is very easy and one of the best features of this app is that it streams all media in high resolution.

Get a chance to stay updated with all that’s going on in the world of entertainment with this extremely useful entertainment app for Android and iOS smartphones. If you are feeling the need to take that much- awaited break from your monotonous day at work, opt for the ShowBox entertainment app and watch movies wherever you are!

Netflix

It would not be wrong to call Netflix the father of all time- killing apps out there! It is hard to find anything that is not available at Netflix, be it old and new movies, TV shows or anything and everything even remotely related to the field of movies and television. Netflix has been around for a while now and it is already being used by millions of people all over the world. For those of you who are not yet aware of it, Netflix is the US- based multinational entertainment company and its sole purpose is to make streaming media available both online and over DVD as well. It is a paid application but there are some free Netflix alternative sites available, Yes, users can opt for Netflix DVDs by mail or go for the online streaming of their favorite movies and videos as well. Since Netflix app is available for your smartphone, you can watch your favorite movies and TV series anytime and anywhere while taking a break from work!

TVF

If in your break you want to watch something really interesting fun shows like short series including fun and entertainment then TVF is the best app for you. It has a huge number of TV series along with so many funny videos that go beyond your imagination and brings you lots and lots of entertainment.
For simple things of life, TVF produces dynamic series that gives you a space from work and makes you enjoy your break completely.

TVF is a complete entertainment package that will give you so many reasons to be happy and to laugh. It will completely utilize your time by teaching you some real aspects of life in a fun manner which is sure to bring you happiness. So, use this wonderful app on your break from work and stay entertained.

Hotstar

Hotstar is another great app that will entertain you and will keep you engaged through nest quality TV series, movies and latest music videos. Apart from this, it also has an amazing option for downloading the desired video so you can watch it whenever you want. Hotstar Go Solo, provides you with:-

High Definition quality videos No buffering and slow loading Downloading your favourite TV show for future purpose
All TV shows that are not available anywhere else Movies in best quality, anytime anywhere Taking a short break from your work and spending time with hotstar is seriously worth it. It will make you watch all that you want with complete freedom and independence. So have a break from your work and go solo with hotstar as it’s time to spare few moments with your own.

Saavn

Music gives peace and relaxation to your heart and mind. You may get badly frustrated from your work and would be in need of something that can make you get back removing all your frustration soon. Saavn is the best source to listen to music and get peace.

At Saavn you get to hear all that you want, like songs from all eras, all singers (new and old), all movies, albums and everything else. All you need to do is to download this app and login into it, and then just go with the beats. No matter if you want to hear Kishore Kumar or Arijit Singh, if you have Saavn you can listen to them all anytime, at any place.

It also provides you with the downloading feature that allows you to download the songs for future reference. So, get connected with Saavn and stay tuned with the music.

All these apps will make your break special and will clear your freaked out mind into a productive one, once again. You will be able to enjoy your break and be happy about going back to work. So, use these entertainment apps and make the most of your free time by tuning into some interesting media streaming!

Author Of This Article

Yash Mehta is CEO of a Internet of Things startup named ‘Esthan’. He is a sole owner of Iotworm blog, a blog concentrated on emerging Internet of Things technology. Yash has contributed on various IoT topics in leading business blogs. He is a IoT and Data Science expert by procession and developer of a commercial data analytics tool named ‘dataworm’. You can follow him on twitter.com/iotworm

Viacom18 Launches its Digital VOD Platform VOOT

[caption id="attachment_104480" align="alignnone" width="700"] Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO - Viacom18 & Gaurav Gandhi, COO - Viacom18 Digital Ventures[/caption]

Viacom18, one of India’s growing media and entertainment companies, has launched its digital VOD platform VOOT. VOOT will be an advertising led VOD platform and will be available for free on iOS, Android and web.

In a major move aimed at curating the largest repository of kids’ characters in the Indian OTT space, VOOT will house popular characters from across networks - from Nick characters like Dora, Spongebob, Motu Patlu to external popular characters like Chhota Bheem and Pokemon. In another first for an Indian OTT player, VOOT has launched with the repository of original content. VOOT Originals will roll out shows in both long and short formats across genres like comedy and drama. Furthermore, Viacom18 will move its entire content library, including COLORS, MTV and Nick, to be digitally available only on VOOT.

Commenting on the launch, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18, said, “India is at the cusp of a digital boom with over 400 million internet users and  200 million+ smart phone users spending significant amount of time online with entertainment and allied content being the prime driver. As more people move towards consuming content online, it is time for Viacom18 to move into the world of connected screens. Hence VOOT.”

VOOT’s target audience strategy is in line with Viacom18’s strategy – it is a one stop destination for tots to adults.

With digital advertising led video-on-demand category set to develop into a ~$1 billion business opportunity, Viacom18 has lined up an aggressive mix of business, content and marketing strategies. “From a business standpoint, we are following the advertising led VOD model. As the market matures in the next 12-24 months, we will be evaluating both freemium and subscription led models,” explained Gaurav Gandhi, COO, Viacom18 Digital Ventures.

The VOOT bouquet of offerings will include fresh, new content mix, keeping in mind the varied demands of the consumer base. VOOT has planned six originals through its launch phase, and is all set to introduce India’s first mockumentary – Badman. Written and directed by Soumik Sen and co-written by stand-up comedian Anubhav Pal; this 4-part film has Gulshan Grover playing himself. Soadies, a comic spin off of the ever popular Roadies, was also unveiled at the launch. With Baba Sehgal in the lead role, the web sit-com produced by Frames has all his trademark antics to laugh your guts out.

The OTT platform will offer a personalised experience and intuitive product features to engage the always on generation. With VOOT Viacom18 continues to enrich the lives of every Indian with something for everyone.

VOOT will be available for free on iOS, Android and web and delivered over mobile and WiFi networks.

Viacom18 Launches its Digital VOD Platform VOOT

[caption id="attachment_104480" align="alignnone" width="700"] Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO - Viacom18 & Gaurav Gandhi, COO - Viacom18 Digital Ventures[/caption]

Viacom18, one of India’s growing media and entertainment companies, has launched its digital VOD platform VOOT. VOOT will be an advertising led VOD platform and will be available for free on iOS, Android and web.

In a major move aimed at curating the largest repository of kids’ characters in the Indian OTT space, VOOT will house popular characters from across networks - from Nick characters like Dora, Spongebob, Motu Patlu to external popular characters like Chhota Bheem and Pokemon. In another first for an Indian OTT player, VOOT has launched with the repository of original content. VOOT Originals will roll out shows in both long and short formats across genres like comedy and drama. Furthermore, Viacom18 will move its entire content library, including COLORS, MTV and Nick, to be digitally available only on VOOT.

Commenting on the launch, Sudhanshu Vats, Group CEO, Viacom18, said, “India is at the cusp of a digital boom with over 400 million internet users and  200 million+ smart phone users spending significant amount of time online with entertainment and allied content being the prime driver. As more people move towards consuming content online, it is time for Viacom18 to move into the world of connected screens. Hence VOOT.”

VOOT’s target audience strategy is in line with Viacom18’s strategy – it is a one stop destination for tots to adults.

With digital advertising led video-on-demand category set to develop into a ~$1 billion business opportunity, Viacom18 has lined up an aggressive mix of business, content and marketing strategies. “From a business standpoint, we are following the advertising led VOD model. As the market matures in the next 12-24 months, we will be evaluating both freemium and subscription led models,” explained Gaurav Gandhi, COO, Viacom18 Digital Ventures.

The VOOT bouquet of offerings will include fresh, new content mix, keeping in mind the varied demands of the consumer base. VOOT has planned six originals through its launch phase, and is all set to introduce India’s first mockumentary – Badman. Written and directed by Soumik Sen and co-written by stand-up comedian Anubhav Pal; this 4-part film has Gulshan Grover playing himself. Soadies, a comic spin off of the ever popular Roadies, was also unveiled at the launch. With Baba Sehgal in the lead role, the web sit-com produced by Frames has all his trademark antics to laugh your guts out.

The OTT platform will offer a personalised experience and intuitive product features to engage the always on generation. With VOOT Viacom18 continues to enrich the lives of every Indian with something for everyone.

VOOT will be available for free on iOS, Android and web and delivered over mobile and WiFi networks.