Romita Majumdar And Urvi Malvania

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Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

The highest number of requests are in Karnataka (39.18 million) and Tamil Nadu (35.56 million).

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2019

Honed and utilised in-house for over three years, the engineering major's new arm - L&T-Nxt - will focus on AI, IoT, vitual reality and cyber security among other fields of digitisation.

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Bollywood's 1st Quarter: Hits & Flops

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

'A look at the winners and losers tells us that the topic of the film is but one factor in ensuring success.'

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2019

Tech Mahindra is building 5G use cases with US-based hospitals to help manage devices remotely and eventually manage remote surgeries that will require seamless network connectivity.

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

74% of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week and 20% of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week, says a report on the online gaming industry in India.

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2019

There are many who see a potential drop in interest by brands this year given that election news tends to cut into sports viewership.

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

'Banning Bollywood films will mean a paucity of content to keep the multiplexes and theatres running profitably.'

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Want a high paying job? Here's what you should specialise in

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2019

Global companies, e-commerce platforms and software product firms all want skilled digital workers.

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Telcos eye loyal customers to boost revenue gains

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2019

With telecom disruptor Reliance Jio not raising tariffs, incumbents Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are focusing on the minimum monthly recharge and higher first recharge offers to ensure they retain only loyal and revenue-incremental subscribers, reports Romita Majumdar.

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2019

From spending a little less than three hours on making voice calls, Indians are spending well over 5 hours. So, while people make more calls, they are spending less than ever, reports Romita Majumdar.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

With the introduction of the single window clearance provision, pre-production windows are expected to reduce significantly. Not only will it have an impact on the operational cost of the film, it will also allow studios to release films faster.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Exit Vodafone pug, enter network engineer

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2019

The latest ad, done by O&M again, Vodafone's ad agency, shows two engineers tinkering away in a dimly-lit highway tunnel.

'Our entry into 2019 is much better than how we entered 2018'

'Our entry into 2019 is much better than how we entered 2018'

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

We'll see what happens with Brexit. Either way, there will be technology spends because people have to develop and modify new systems.

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.