OTT stands for Over The Top. This platform has gained a huge number of audience in recent couple of years. Most of them are teenagers who are now preferring the content on these platform. OTT has many service providers i.e Netflix, Hotstar, HBO, Amazon, Hulu etc.

The services generally include content in form of Movies, Web series and Mini series. But why have the people shifted to these platforms rather that the fact that Cinema had a wide number of Movie content over the years. The reasons could be :-

• The Covid Pandemic – Since March 2019 the country is observing the Covid 19 cases due to which it was decided to shut down the Cinemas. As the cinemas have very high tendency of people occupancy which could trigger the virus.
• Availability – The OTT platform is available at homes and on every set-up i.e Computer, Laptop, Mac, Android, IOS, Windows.
• Accessibility – It requires an Internet connection and any of the above available set-ups.
• Affordability – Comparing to Cinema, the OTT is more affordable with its periodic subscriptions.

OTT > Cinema

1. The content on OTT platforms have observed a consistent quality over time which cinema has failed to do.
2. The entertainers who could not work for the Bollywood industries are now given opportunities to showcase their talents.
3. OTT platforms show stories more relatable and convincing content to the personal life of a common man.
4. There are very few projects that require very high budget or expenditure than Bollywood movies.

OTT < Cinema

1. Movies are generally of 1 to 2 hours of duration but OTTs have a higher duration as it is distributed under episodes. This also results in increased screen time.
2. The series many a times have different seasons to catch up to, which consumes a lot of time.
3. We all know that its more fun to watch an action movie in public crowd of cinema rather watching it alone on OTT.
4. OTTs have more adult/vulgar content as compared to cinema movies.

Both of them has their merits and demerits. Till date OTT has played very important role in substituting Cinema when needed to entertain us during Lockdowns. But I am sure that many of OTT lovers will definitely go to Cinemas to watch the movies after the end of restrictions.

PERFECT CAREER : Myth or Reality ?

As the CBSE Results have been announced for class 12^th on July 30, 2021 and of class 10^th on August 3, 2021 many of the students have started searching for their further career fields and paths.

For many of us (the lucky ones) our interests and passion play a key role in finding our perfect career and for the others it might be difficult to find a passion that strong that can be converted into profession. As the date for admission for colleges and universities comes closer we all try to take as many as advices from out relatives, friends and fellowmates. But you see there is a very rare possibility that others will choose a right career for you.

So what can we do?

5. Do not let money be the sole purpose of choosing a career. I know its difficult but give importance to other factors as well.

6. Introspect more often than observation. Every minute of your life is different than that of your friend. Your thoughts might be similar but if you will go down the road of introspection you will sooner realize how unique and different you are from anyone else. That’s true.

Therefore, in my opinion, A’s career might look perfect at a point of time. But A has to deal with a lot of challenges following that career. And then A may find B’s career as perfect who might later wanna shift his/her career. So, this is a blend of myth and reality and depends on the person, conditions and time.

Love yourself, and see how you’re gonna achieve Wonders.