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Zee5 Manoranjan Festival returns a month of free blockbusters and fun
MUMBAI: Zee5 is bringing back the much-celebrated Zee5 Manoranjan Festival this March, offering a vast selection of films free of charge. Running from 1 to 30 March 2025, this special initiative aims to delight audiences across India and global markets with an exciting lineup of blockbuster hits, acclaimed dramas, action thrillers, and comedies all without any subscription fee.
This month-long festival marks Zee5’s most significant expansion in the ad-supported streaming space, reinforcing its commitment to making premium entertainment accessible to millions. The initiative enhances Zee5’s position as a pioneer in democratising digital content while strengthening its advertising-driven model.
The Manoranjan Festival will showcase an impressive range of films, including Raksha Bandhan, Haddi, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Uunchai, Kadak Singh, and Khichdi 2 in Hindi, Vikram and Yanai in Tamil, Super Sharanya and Queen Elizabeth in Malayalam, Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne in Punjabi, and Ghost in Kannada, among others.
A Zee5 spokesperson expressed, “We strive to make high-quality entertainment more accessible to audiences everywhere. The Zee5 Manoranjan Festival reflects our mission to provide premium content at no cost, allowing viewers to enjoy a vibrant mix of films throughout March. This Holi, we invite families to celebrate with unlimited entertainment on Zee5.”
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OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk’s lawsuit ahead of trial
Company calls claims “baseless” and accuses Musk of trying to disrupt a rival.
MUMBAI: When the stakes are measured in billions and egos are involved, even Silicon Valley titans can turn a courtroom into a battlefield. OpenAI has issued a sharp public response to Elon Musk’s ongoing lawsuit, accusing the billionaire of filing the case to harass a competitor rather than address genuine concerns. In a strongly worded statement shared on its official X account, OpenAI described Musk’s allegations as “baseless” and suggested the lawsuit is an attempt to disrupt the company as the case heads toward trial later this month in Oakland, California.
The response comes after Musk’s legal team recently amended the complaint, proposing that any damages potentially exceeding $150 billion should go to OpenAI’s nonprofit entity rather than to Musk personally. OpenAI questioned the timing and motive behind this change, calling it a late-stage attempt to “pretend to change his tune” on the nonprofit structure.
The company further labelled the lawsuit a “harassment campaign”, arguing that Musk’s actions are driven by personal rivalry, ego, and a desire for greater control and financial upside.
At the heart of the dispute is Musk’s claim that OpenAI has abandoned its original nonprofit mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. A co-founder who left in 2018, Musk is seeking governance changes, including the removal of CEO Sam Altman from the nonprofit board, and the return of certain financial gains linked to Altman and President Greg Brockman.
OpenAI has firmly rejected these allegations, maintaining that its current hybrid structure, a public-benefit corporation overseen by a nonprofit parent remains true to its long-term goals. The company has also previously accused Musk of anti-competitive behaviour aimed at weakening its leadership.
As the case prepares for a jury trial, this public exchange highlights the deepening rift between two of the most influential figures in the AI revolution and raises broader questions about governance, mission, and power in the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence.
In the high-stakes game of AI, it seems the real drama isn’t just inside the models, it’s playing out in courtrooms too.
