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Amazon miniTV presents spectacular roster of International hits for March
Mumbai: Amazon miniTV – Amazon’s free video streaming service is all set to stream a delightful feast of entertainment. March is all set to bring an exciting lineup of international shows dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu under “miniTV imported” for all the drama lovers. Kick-starting the binge fest, the streaming service dropped the eye-catching poster, offering a glimpse into the world of the globally acclaimed shows with captivating narratives, charismatic chemistry, and an international aesthetic setting. From romance and drama to action and fantasy, Amazon miniTV is all set to serve a diverse entertainment lineup with shows ranging across Korean, Mandarin, and Turkish languages including Dreams and Realities, Love Puzzle, Marriage Contract, and Breaking Dawn, all dubbed in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil and Original.
From slice-of-life dramas to romantic comedies, heart-wrenching love stories, and adrenaline-pumping crime action cop dramas, there’s something for everyone to watch. From the inspiring story of four young women chasing their ambitions in Dreams and Realities; to the story of a young woman’s marriage plans being upended when she’s deceived by her fiancé, leading to an encounter with a misunderstood genius in Love Puzzle. The intriguing narrative of Marriage Contract will take viewers through the love story of two people tied together as they deal with the inevitability of death, bold honor, and sacrificial love. Breaking Dawn is an action-packed drama that follows a team of cops as they crack serial cases, fight the crusade against drugs, and bring down an international crime syndicate.
Amazon miniTV head of content Amogh Dusad shared, “Our diverse international content library dubbed in Indian languages is aimed at providing entertainment to viewers across the country. From the energy of K-dramas to the heartfelt narratives of Turkish and Mandarin dramas, the international content slate is capturing the hearts and minds of through its universal appeal and we couldn’t be happier in playing a role for the viewers in India for free.”
The international shows will stream in Original, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, exclusively on ‘Amazon miniTV Imported’ for free within Amazon’s shopping app and Fire TV and Play Store.
Gaming
Sony raises PS5 prices for second time in under a year
US disc edition jumps $100 to $649.99 as memory costs surge.
MUMBAI: Sony just hit the pause button on affordable gaming because when memory prices skyrocket, even the Playstation has to pay the premium. Sony has announced its second price increase for the Playstation 5 range in less than a year, citing pressures in the global economic landscape and a sharp rise in memory component costs driven by AI demand.
In the US, the PS5 disc edition will rise from $549.99 to $649.99, a $100 hike while the digital edition increases to $599.99. The more powerful PS5 Pro will jump $150 to $899.99. The Playstation Portal remote player will also rise by $50 to $249.99. The new prices take effect on 2 April 2026.
Similar increases have been applied in the UK (£90 per model), Europe and Japan. Sony last raised PS5 prices in the US in August 2025.
“We know that price changes impact our community, and after careful evaluation, we found this was a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide,” Sony said in a blog post.
The hikes come amid an unprecedented surge in memory prices, as manufacturers prioritise supply for AI data centres. Analysts say Sony had likely secured price protections for components that have now expired, forcing the company to protect its hardware margins.
Ampere Analysis research director of games Piers Harding-Rolls told CNBC that further increases from Microsoft and Nintendo would not be surprising, though Nintendo may hesitate to raise the price of its recently launched Switch 2 while establishing the new platform.
The increases arrive eight months before the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, which is expected to drive strong console sales. However, early reactions online have been a mix of disappointment and resignation, with growing concern that premium gaming is increasingly becoming a hobby for higher-income players.
In a sector already grappling with tariffs, inflation and component shortages, Sony’s move underscores a tough reality: even the most popular consoles are not immune to the rising cost of keeping up with the latest technology.
