Urvi Malvania And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Urvi Malvania And Aneesh Phadnis

Regional languages rule TV!

Regional languages rule TV!

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2019

The four south Indian languages grew by 7% while regional languages within the Hindi speaking markets (such as Bhojpuri, Bangla, Marathi, etc) grew by 26%.

As Jet defaults on loan, its credit rating slips to 'D'

As Jet defaults on loan, its credit rating slips to 'D'

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2019

Over the past several months, the airline has struggled to pay vendors and staff salaries on time.

Are the Khans finished at the box office?

Are the Khans finished at the box office?

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2019

'It was a rare year when all three Khans -- Shah Rukh, Aamir, and Salman had a release each -- failed to deliver.' 'The performance of their films at the box office reflected the dwindling magnetism of the star when it came to getting people to the theatres.'

1 month breathing space for Trai order

1 month breathing space for Trai order

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2018

All distribution platforms can move their subscribers to the new framework by February 1.

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2018

The Trai order is expected to change how consumers pay for cable or DTH services. This will result in disruption within the TV viewing market.

SBI orders forensic audit of Jet's accounts

SBI orders forensic audit of Jet's accounts

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2018

Jet has come under regulatory scrutiny twice this year.

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2018

The airport sees 950-960 aircraft movements daily, and Saturday saw an additional 37 flights to Udaipur as celebrities, filmstars and politicians made a dash to the city for pre-wedding celebrations.

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

Trailers are key to the way an audience perceives a movie and hence a big part of the lifecycle of a movie.

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2018

However, the reduction in ATF prices will provide some cushion to airlines engaged in a protracted price war have lost control over pricing in one the world's most price sensitive domestic markets.

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

To trim losses Jet suspends flights to 9 destinations

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2018

The airline has closed reservation for flights to Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Jorhat in northeastern states from mid-February. Reservation has also been closed for flights to Madurai, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Muscat and Sharjah.

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2018

Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Brands show no frenzy for Ind-Aus series

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2018

The India-Australia series comes at the end of the calendar year, in a quarter when most brands are close to the end of their advertising budgets.

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Coming soon: The Pro Volleyball League

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

'For the first couple of years, it is about building the league.' 'We are positive that the quality of matches will attract eyeballs.'

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

'He resonates more with the youth which is always something brands want.'

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2018

When brands look at cricket, India's male cricketers are an obvious choice.

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

'A Colossus who changed Indian advertising forever'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2018

'He was the first creative person to recognise and fully realise the power of film in an era when press ads were the only competence of Indian creatives.'

Thugs of Hindostan super flop, but YRF will still make money!

Thugs of Hindostan super flop, but YRF will still make money!

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

YRF may come out of the debacle fairly unscathed financially. The exhibitors and smaller distributors will take almost 75% of the hit.

Thugs of Hindostan 1st film to cross Rs 500 mn mark

Thugs of Hindostan 1st film to cross Rs 500 mn mark

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2018

This is Amitabh Bachchan's first entry in the list of highest openers in Bollywood and Aamir Khan's second.

Thugs of Hindostan must earn Rs 4 bn to break even

Thugs of Hindostan must earn Rs 4 bn to break even

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2018

Thugs of Hindostan may not have as easy a run at the box office as previous Hindi films did during Diwali.

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

Five years on, US company that won the auction for the aircraft is running pillar-to-post, unable to take possession as DGCA hasn't deregistered the jet