Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

Stories by Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

'Last year, we had about 10 to 12 per cent of Hollywood films as a box-office contribution. This year already, it has jumped up to 24 per cent because the lineup is very strong.'

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'

The Film That Topped The Box Office

The Film That Topped The Box Office

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

They Call Him OG topped the gross domestic box office collection with Rs 224 crore (Rs 2.24 billion).

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2025

The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025.

'Napcations' Catch On In India

'Napcations' Catch On In India

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

Instead of ticking off bucket-list activities, 'Nap'cations revolve around curated rest. Think blackout curtains, memory foam beds, herbal teas, rejuvenating spa sessions, and even anytime breakfasts.

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Tourist Footfalls Drop Across J&K, Ladakh

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

'The Pahalgam terror attacks and the conflict that followed were a big blow to local tourism.' 'And just when things were starting to go back to normal, the floods, caused by heavy rain, spoiled all chances of a bounce-back this season.'

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2025

'There is so much growth to unlock at the intersection of high shopping intent and brand needs.'

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Jeetendra and his family-backed Balaji Telefilms is focusing on expanding the content slate on its streaming platform Kutingg through micro dramas and long-format binge shows after the recent ban on its subscription-based video-on-demand platform ALTT due to obscene content.

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints of additional charges being levied by ecommerce platforms when customers choose cash-on-delivery (COD) option instead of paying while ordering items. "The Department of Consumer Affairs has received complaints against ecommerce platforms charging extra for cash-on-delivery, a practice classified as a dark pattern that misleads and exploits consumers," Pralhad Joshi, Union minister of consumer affairs, wrote on X on Friday afternoon.

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'A 100% tariff could cut the Indian film industry's US revenues by 30% to 40%.'

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Hotel Industry Faces Crores in GST Demands

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

'This is not a case of tax evasion but the result of long-standing ambiguities in GST rules and unawareness.'

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Advertisers will pay 18 lakh to 25 lakh per 10 seconds, a 10% to 20% increase over the last Asia Cup final.

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population.

FMCG majors cut prices as firms pass on GST benefit to consumers

FMCG majors cut prices as firms pass on GST benefit to consumers

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

Several fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have said that they would pass on the full benefit of goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts to consumers starting September 22. Dairy major Mother Dairy, on Tuesday, announced rate cuts in products spanning its portfolio-- from milkshakes to paneer and jams to frozen products under its Safal brand.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'