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ALTBalaji’s ‘The Test Case’ stands out amongst the rest with raving reviews from the critics and the viewers
ALTBalaji’s eagerly awaited show ‘The Test Case’ featuring Nimrat Kaur in the lead, streamed on the ALTBalaji app and website on 26th January, 2018 and in just three days of its launch the #ALTBalajiOriginal has been a hit online!
Nimrat Kaur who essays the role of Captain Shikha Sharma in the show has passed the test with raving reviews from critics and the audience alike. The internet has been abuzz with viewers and critics praising the show’s concept, storyline, direction and performance of every actor, part of the show.
The show has been garnering tremendous support from women as well as men from the different strata of life as it attempts to break gender stereotypes with its concept. ALTBalaji’s social media campaign #WomenInGreen has been an instant hit too with celebrities as well as the aam aadmi joining the campaign and urging others to do so.
While the critics and audience are bowled over by Nimrat Kaur’s bravura act in The Test Case, performances by the talented Atul Kulkarni, Annup Soni, Rahul Dev and Juhi Chawla are also being appreciated.
Being called #TheBestCase, it’s a show that’s ahead of its time and the one that should not be missed. The show attempts to highlight relevant issues around women in combat roles in Indian army as Captain Shikha Sharma (Nimrat Kaur) in the show is first such TEST CASE and her struggles and battles with traditionally male dominated but highly revered combat arm of Indian Army.
Talking about the success of the show ALTBalaji of Officer Marketing Chief, Manav Sethi said, “We are elated with the response to The Test Case. It’s a powerhouse show of ALTBalaji and the one that’s ahead of its time. The show is different from other shows available on various other OTT platforms and we are glad that the show is appreciated for being distinct and stands out amongst the rest.”
Directed by Vinay Waikul, featuring Nimrat Kaur, Atul Kulkarni, Rahul Dev, Manit Joura, Annup Soni, Sameer Kochhar, Akshay Oberoi and Juhi Chawla The Test Case is streaming now on the ALTBalaji app and the website.
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X launches XChat messaging app on iOS with calls and encryption
Standalone app marks shift from “everything app” vision, adds E2E messaging.
MUMBAI: From one big app to many small chats, X seems to be splitting its ambitions. X has rolled out its standalone messaging app, XChat, to iOS users, opening up a new front in its evolving product strategy. The app allows users to connect with existing X contacts through private and group messages, file sharing, as well as audio and video calls. The launch follows a limited beta phase, where the platform tested the product with a smaller user base to refine the experience. Now available publicly, XChat marks a notable pivot from earlier ambitions championed by Elon Musk to turn X into a single “everything app” combining messaging, payments, commerce and more.
Instead, the company under xAI ownership and backed by SpaceX appears to be building a suite of standalone applications, each targeting specific use cases while expanding its broader ecosystem.
At launch, XChat includes end-to-end encrypted messaging, PIN-based access, disappearing messages, and features such as message editing, deletion for all participants, and screenshot blocking. The company has also said the app is free from advertisements and tracking mechanisms, positioning it as a privacy-first alternative in a crowded messaging space.
However, security claims around the platform are likely to face scrutiny. Earlier iterations of XChat drew criticism from experts who argued it fell short of established encrypted platforms like Signal. With the wider rollout, the app is expected to undergo fresh evaluation to assess whether those concerns have been addressed.
Beyond messaging, XChat will also house X’s Communities feature, which is being discontinued on the main platform due to low usage and spam concerns. Migrating these users could provide an early boost to adoption, effectively turning XChat into both a communication and community hub.
The move underscores a broader recalibration at X less about cramming everything into one app, and more about spreading bets across multiple touchpoints, one message at a time.
