Ashish Sinha And Aminah Sheikh In New Delhi

Stories by Ashish Sinha And Aminah Sheikh In New Delhi

'Gaming deal with Man U takes us global'

'Gaming deal with Man U takes us global'

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2008

Last week, Reliance Entertainment signed up with Manchester United for an exclusive, global three-year game development deal, which reports estimated at $100 million. Rajesh Sawhney, president, Reliance Entertainment, talked to Business Standard about the company's plans in the gaming, animation and home entertainment space.

Future Group, Sahara pad up for IPL

Future Group, Sahara pad up for IPL

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2008

It is learnt from sources that the two companies today paid Rs 20 crore as guarantee deposit to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

SRK in race to own IPL team

SRK in race to own IPL team

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2008

The likes of SRK, Nirula and Mallya are in the race to own an IPL team for the upcoming Twenty20 series.

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Sony TV, Endemol spat over Big Boss sequel

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

Sony TV has locked horns with production house Endemol over airing of Big Boss sequels. Sony maintains that it has the first refusal rights, as per the agreement between the two.

ICICI arm to buy stake in Indian Express

ICICI arm to buy stake in Indian Express

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2008

The Express group is expected to get around Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) from the deal.

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Mukesh Ambani, DLF may bid for IPL cricket

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2008

Real estate major DLF, Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Industries, cinema production and distribution company Eros International, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and Videocon Industries are believed to be readying to bid for team ownership rights in the Indian Premier League.

FM radio auction goes off air

FM radio auction goes off air

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2008

I&B ministry has called off the auctioning of vacant FM radio stations and postponed it indefinitely. This move has left 27 bidders in a lurch.

Bhajji row may cost STAR Rs 90 crore

Bhajji row may cost STAR Rs 90 crore

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2008

If India's Australia tour gets cancelled, advertisers will ask the broadcasters for a refund.

DTH steals a march over CAS

DTH steals a march over CAS

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2008

DTH is still growing month-on-month, while the figures of CAS subscribers have begun to stagnate.

Deepika, Ranbir rake in big money

Deepika, Ranbir rake in big money

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2007

The actors lead the newcomers pack in endorsement moolah.

FM radio auction off air yet again

FM radio auction off air yet again

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2007

The I&B ministry has intimated January 14 and 24 as the new dates for the auction instead of December 29 and January 10.

2007: Yash Raj's flop show

2007: Yash Raj's flop show

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2007

This year, Bollywood's most powerful production house makes very little profit.

Percept bowls Sourav, terminates agreement

Percept bowls Sourav, terminates agreement

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2007

Company insiders said Ganguly, who was in the cold after he was removed as the captain of the Indian team, has been unable to attract advertisers for over 18 months. Sources said the company had committed a minimum guarantee of Rs 50 crore for five years.

TV channels bet big on youth

TV channels bet big on youth

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2007

Be it the launch of new entertainment channels like Bindass, 9X and Zee Next or the programming rejig on Zee TV, Channel V, Star One, Sahara and Star Plus, broadcasters are leaving no stone unturned to attract the younger generation as well as the advertisers.

Now, Hanuman goes to Manhattan

Now, Hanuman goes to Manhattan

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2007

The Return of Ravana will be set in contemporary times in Manhattan, the US. In the proposed trilogy, King Ravan will return in modern times in the US and create problems for the international community. This will lead to the appearance of Hanuman.

Ad industry to at grow 61% by 2010

Ad industry to at grow 61% by 2010

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2007

The Indian advertising expenditure is doubling every four years primarily dominated by spends on television and print campaigns.

How Subhash Chandra plans to launch ICL

How Subhash Chandra plans to launch ICL

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2007

The rebel tournament of Zee group chief Subhash Chandra, the Indian Cricket League, is set to take birth on Friday at Chandigarh's Tau Devi Lal stadium; though pangs remain.

ICL ready to rumble

ICL ready to rumble

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2007

The rebel tournament of Zee group chief Subhash Chandra, the Indian Cricket League, is set to take birth at Chandigarh's Tau Devi Lal stadium on Friday.

Spice Telecom, Bajaj Capital in ICL's bag

Spice Telecom, Bajaj Capital in ICL's bag

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2007

Subash Chandra's Indian Cricket League can breathe a sigh of relief.

Zee to show ICL matches in 25 channels

Zee to show ICL matches in 25 channels

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2007

ICL, which is primarily a television property for the Zee group, kicks off on November 30 and is yet to find advertisers.