Google has unveiled a feature in its News service that lets people access articles in multiple languages. As the world becomes more globalised and a growing number of people speak multiple languages, products that cross traditional linguistic barriers are likely to grow in popularity.

Hotstar’s strategy of focusing on sports, recycling Star TV’s offerings, creating original programming, and providing content in multiple languages is helping it acquire viewership beyond just the major Indian cities. How can streaming services appeal to viewers in an age of multiple subscriptions?

In a country where many people don’t speak English, news platform Lokal is meeting growing demand by delivering regional news in local languages. With non-English speakers accessing the internet more than ever before, the start-up is helping media companies to better cater to their users.

Cheap handsets and low mobile data costs have helped India become WhatsApp’s biggest market, boasting more than 200 million active users. Yet while many use it simply to message loved ones or colleagues, group chats are proving to be fertile ground for political content and ‘fake news’.