Roshni Shekhar, Shine Jacob

Stories by Roshni Shekhar, Shine Jacob

India's New Travel High: Wellness

India's New Travel High: Wellness

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2025

While wellness-related facilities and activities used to be considered luxury offerings, hospitality industry executives note that it has now become a mainstream expectation among guests.

'GST 2.0 Boost For Insurance Industry'

'GST 2.0 Boost For Insurance Industry'

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2025

'It will support our growth aspirations. It's very positive as it helps expand the market in a segment that really needs it.'

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2025

Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey. An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday struggles and spin magic from it, one who understood that to reach the masses you needed to communicate with them in their language and context -- he was all of this and more.

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

TVS Unveils New Norton Superbike Sketch

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2025

TVS Motor Company will reveal an all-new range of motorcycles at EICMA in Milan later this year, led by the new superbike.

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

The Movies That Are Ruling The Box Office

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2025

'Gujarati films are crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has surged past Rs 300 crore, Marathi film Dashaavtar has already topped Rs 50 crore and Tamil blockbuster Coolie has raked in over Rs 250 crore.' 'These successes show that regional cinema is no longer niche.'

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2025

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.'

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2025

With India increasingly attracting global artistes, the ministry of information and broadcasting is working to simplify the process of setting up concerts in the country.

'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.'

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Where The Deadly Cough Syrup Was Made

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

Sandwiched between a Hero MotoCorp showroom and a shop that hires out cooking utensils is a small, dingy building that's been locked up. The non-descript two-room building is a manufacturing unit of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the pharma company made its Coldriff cough syrup that has allegedly killed 25 children in Madhya Pradesh.

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.'

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Hyundai to make India global export hub, 2nd largest market

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

Lining up its 2030 strategy, Hyundai said it was targeting up to 30 per cent export contribution and over 1.5-fold rise in revenue, to cross the 1 trillion milestone in five years.

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.

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.

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.

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'

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%.'

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

How Trump's Tariffs Hurts Dollar Town Of Garments

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2025

'The US slump could hit our hosiery market hard since 40 per cent of our exports go there.' 'Job losses could be severe if the government doesn't step in fast.'