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OTMC brings K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’ to Indian audiences
New Delhi: Mumbai-based content production and distribution hub, One Take Media Co (OTMC) continues to be a front runner in Korean Drama series acquisition in India. The company is now all set to bring the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’ to Indian audiences.
Flower of evil is the story of a man who hides his identity and past from his wife who is a detective. On the surface, they appear to be the perfect family: a loving couple with a beautiful daughter who adores her parents. When the wife begins investigating a series of unexplained murders, she is confronted with the reality that her seemingly perfect husband may be hiding something from her. The popular South Korean drama series first aired on tvN from 29 July-23 September, 2020 and has won several accolades for its unique storyline and performances.
One Take Media Co, director Dimpy Khera said, “We are excited to bring this amazing Korean series to India. We are focussing on engaging content for our viewers. We will continue to bring many such titles that are entertaining and global.”
The company provides content and value-added services to leading DTH, Cable, OTT, and TV Channels in India and abroad, which is not only limited to Hollywood Movies, but spans nine regional languages; Kids Animation Movies & Series; Celebrity-based Cooking shows and Korean Drama Series, and K-Pop.
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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.
