T E Narasimhan And Urvi Malvania

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Google's roadblock for Android One on Zee

Google's roadblock for Android One on Zee

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

The innovation will be on its South Indian channels on September 23-24.

Woman-centric movies rule the roost at box office

Woman-centric movies rule the roost at box office

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2014

The tinsel town's overall financial performance would have been in a bad shape if it was not for the success of the woman-oriented blockbusters, writes Urvi Malvania.

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2014

This was the highest rated show in the week under consideration (August 17-23, 2014). The show outdid shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus), Jodha Akbar (Zee Tv) and Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV).

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

20 brands crowd the ring-side of Mary Kom film

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

Brand associations have helped Priyanka Chopra-starrer gain traction in traditional and digital media.

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

After years of neglect, Tirupur starts to weave a fortune

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

With China and Bangladesh losing their edge, textile exports from Tirupur are rising once again, turning the city into a job magnet.

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

SpiceJet promoters to raise stake by 10%

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2014

The additional stake will cost the promoters Rs 312 crore (Rs 3.12 billion).

India is an imp destination for PE investments: Creador Fund

India is an imp destination for PE investments: Creador Fund

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2014

The market continues to remain highly competitive relative to Indonesia and Malaysia, says Anand Narayan, senior managing director of Creador Advisors.

Bigg Boss to go bigger than ever for new season

Bigg Boss to go bigger than ever for new season

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2014

In the past five years, Colors didn't make any money on the show, though it had a huge impact on the popularity of the channel (in terms of overall viewership), putting it among the top three. With record sponsorship deals, this year, the channel aims to break-even.

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

The sad business of smuggling red sanders wood

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2014

The illegal trade in red sanders wood, which sells for up to Rs 80 lakh a tonne in some Asian countries, involves a complex nexus of smugglers and impoverished woodcutters.

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

IDBI Bank to declare Kingfisher Airlines 'wilful defaulter'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2014

Bank claims it wasn't quizzed by CBI, only financial information was sought.

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

RBNL rebrands its television channel as 'Big Magic Ganga'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2014

In its bid to grab eyeballs in the regional space, Big Magic rebrands channel, sets up production unit in Patna

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Women on night shift: A lesson from Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2014

The move to allow women to work the night shift, by amending the Factories Act, has been opposed in Delhi by the Mahila Congress, the Indian National Congress's women's wing, and the All India Trade Union Congress.

Salman's Kick is the second highest first-week grosser

Salman's Kick is the second highest first-week grosser

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2014

The action romance entertainer completed its first week with Rs 163.95 crore collection at the box office.

Sony takes the small town route via KBC

Sony takes the small town route via KBC

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2014

Shooting in small towns, to establish a connect, will increase the sampling of the channel itself.

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Salman Khan's Kick sets box office on fire

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2014

The Salman-starrer rakes in Rs 26.4 crore on opening day; more expected on day of Eid

Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Media sector to have a moderate start this year

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2014

After a robust Q4 FY14, thanks to election spends on advertising across platforms, media entities might see slightly lower ad revenue growth at 12 to 14 per cent.

RIL, BP to invest Rs 800 cr in Tamil Nadu

RIL, BP to invest Rs 800 cr in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2014

Reliance Industries Ltd, along with its partner British Petroleum, plans to invest about Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) to carry out exploratory drilling in an offshore block in the Bay of Bengal, off the Tamil Nadu coast.

Countdown for PSLV C23 launch to start today

Countdown for PSLV C23 launch to start today

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2014

ISRO said, initially the launch was slated for 9.49 am, but now there is a 3-minute delay owing to the probability of space debris in the path of rocket.

Sony scores as soccer fever grips India

Sony scores as soccer fever grips India

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2014

Five matches of the first three days of the World Cup aired on Sony Six and Sony Aath reached 14.8 mn Indian viewers

Nita Ambani star at Reliance jamboree

Nita Ambani star at Reliance jamboree

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2014

Nita Ambani's appointment on the board of directors of RIL was met with thunderous applause.