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MX Player’s line-up promises an unforgettable escape
Mumbai: As June rolls in, elevate your streaming experience with MX Player’s exciting line-up of international shows. From historical sagas to heart-warming dramas, these MX Vdesi shows are set to captivate audiences with their gripping storylines and compelling characters. So, mark your calendars and get ready to indulge in a month of binge-worthy entertainment only on MX Player.
7 June 2023 – Indian Summers Season 2
Step into the mesmerising world of ‘Indian Summer Season 2’, a captivating historical drama that transports viewers to the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India. Set three years after Season 1, this 10-episodic series unfolds in 1935, in the enchanting Indian retreat of Shimla, nestled in the Himalayas. The assassination attempt on Viceroy Lord Willingdon and the unexpected arrival of Lord Hawthorne throws Ralph’s future into uncertainty. Meanwhile, Cynthia’s Royal Simla Club becomes the setting for a momentous visit from Maharaja Maritpur and his elegant and enigmatic mistress, Sirene. Experience colonial India’s romance and rich tapestry as ‘Indian Summer Season 2’ streams exclusively on MX Player in Hindi from 7 June 2023.
14 June 2023 – Love at Night
‘Love at Night’ is a captivating Chinese drama series that showcases the enduring power of true love. The series revolves around Xu Qing You, a determined and ambitious woman who faces a devastating betrayal that shatters her dreams of a perfect marriage. The heart-warming story follows Xu Qing You’s journey of self-discovery after a fateful encounter with Mo Ling Ze, a man she initially clashed with but grew drawn to. As their lives become intertwined, they uncover shared experiences and mutual admiration. However, as her ex-fiancé fights to win her back, Xu Qing You must make a heart-wrenching choice. Will she reignite an old flame or embrace a new and unexpected romance? Don’t miss ‘Love at Night’ streaming on MX Player in Hindi from 14 June 2023.
28 June – What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ is a popular KDrama series that combines comedy, mystery, and romance. The story follows Lee Young Joon, a self-absorbed Vice Chairman, and his capable secretary, Kim Mi So. After faithfully serving him for nine years, Mi So decides it’s time to focus on herself and resigns, sparking hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected twists. As their strictly professional relationship evolves, could there be a chance for something more? ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’ will stream in Hindi on MX Player from 28 June 2023 onwards.
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
