Aminah Sheikh In Mumbai

Stories by Aminah Sheikh In Mumbai

Now, message in the lunch box

Now, message in the lunch box

Rediff.com   21 May 2007

Last week, lunch boxes delivered by Mumbai's formidable army of dabbawallas (delivery boys) came with a small tag.

Nimbus plans Rs 300 crore IPO

Nimbus plans Rs 300 crore IPO

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Broadcaster Nimbus Communication, which operates sports channel Neo Sports, is in talks with banks to float an initial public offer for nearly Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion).

Hollywood banks on 'dubbed for India'

Hollywood banks on 'dubbed for India'

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Distributors of Hollywood films are lining up English blockbusters, dubbed in Indian languages, in the next few months.

Lachlan Murdoch eyes stake in INX Media

Lachlan Murdoch eyes stake in INX Media

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

If the deal goes through, it will be Lachlan's first investment through which he will take on his father Rupert Murdoch directly in the broadcasting space.

8 new channels to hit screens soon

8 new channels to hit screens soon

Rediff.com   5 May 2007

After the saas-bahu serials, the idiot box will now witness a deluge of regional channels.

Star to lose Rs 100 crore HLL ad deal

Star to lose Rs 100 crore HLL ad deal

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2007

Broadcaster Star India stands to lose Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) following the decision of India's largest advertiser Hindustan Lever to pull its advertising off the Star network.

Ash-Abhi wedding gets 'branded'

Ash-Abhi wedding gets 'branded'

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

The month-long carnival (after the April 20 wedding) will be held in 10 or12 cities and will showcase a collage of the couple's films, paintings and photographs, apart from exhibiting Gitanjali's new wedding collection.

Star soaps on your mobile

Star soaps on your mobile

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

Television soaps have now found another screen, your mobile phone, with the mobile interactive division of Star India, Star Mobile Entertainment, announcing it will launch a service called 'PLUS' by end April.

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2007

Confronted with declining viewership of its much-touted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Plus has found a new way to bring in viewers.

More executives to quit Star TV

More executives to quit Star TV

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2007

Star TV is facing a new challenge, with three of its top executives putting in their papers to join former Star India chief executive officer Sameer Nair in his new venture with broadcasting company NDTV

Industry in tizzy over CAS response

Industry in tizzy over CAS response

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

A meeting to resolve these differences has been called on April 5 by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.

T-Series drags Google to court

T-Series drags Google to court

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2007

The company has accused Google of showcasing its protected audio and video repertoire through its subsidiary and community site, YouTube.com.

HLL's talks with Zee leaves Star India red

HLL's talks with Zee leaves Star India red

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2007

As the country's largest advertiser Hindustan Lever negotiates a lower advertising rate with the largest entertainment network Star India, arch-rival Zee Network is smiling.

Buy Domino's pizzas, get online games free

Buy Domino's pizzas, get online games free

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

The next time you walk into a pizza joint don't be surprised if you see 'ZaPizza' on the menu.

Non-sport channels swing Cup deals

Non-sport channels swing Cup deals

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2007

Cricket programming is raking in big moolah for TV channels, across different genres

Chandigarh to have its own film city

Chandigarh to have its own film city

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2007

The multimedia-cum-film city project, first of its kind, is estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore and will spread over 30 acres.

SET has it's hands full with cricket and soaps

SET has it's hands full with cricket and soaps

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2007

With just ten days for the ICC Cricket World Cup to kickstart, it's not only the Indian team that has to pull up its socks, but also the satellite rights holder Sony Entertainment Television.

Nimbus to enter rental DVD mart

Nimbus to enter rental DVD mart

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2007

Nimbus is foraying into the rental DVD market and plans to set up 125 DVD stores across 69 cities in India within a few months.

Now, elder citizens too can feel Bollywood

Now, elder citizens too can feel Bollywood

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2007

To become senior citizen friendly, PVR ensures that the lights are not completely dim during the particular Wednesday show, in addition to complimentary hot beverages. The chain offers assistance in guiding senior citizens to rest rooms.

Bollywood films now a click away

Bollywood films now a click away

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2007

Forget about going to a movie hall, or buying a VCD to see your favourite Bollywood blockbuster. You can now do so sitting in the comfort of your home by downloading them to the PC or your television set through the net.