Urvi Malvania And Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Urvi Malvania And Aneesh Phadnis

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

Apart from IT and pharma, the lead spenders in travel are construction, automobile and metals and mining companies and together these sectors accounted for 82 per cent of business travel spend in India in 2015, up from 78 per cent in 2013.

Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi

Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

With passengers flying Indian skies getting more and more unruly, day by day, airlines are forced to stock rope and handcuffs on board and use them as they did the other day on a Dubai-Delhi flight.

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Aamir Khan and the man cub

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on Disney India's year of ups and downs and the films that saved the studio.

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Trump policies no threat, say Indian drug companies

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

In his press conference on Wednesday, Trump targeted drug-makers and vowed to bring back production in the US.

Ranveer, oh so toofani!

Ranveer, oh so toofani!

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania on what makes Ranveer Singh so popular that he is succeeding Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador of Thums Up.

What's wrong with Disney India?

What's wrong with Disney India?

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

Urvi Malvania reports on the restructuring expected at Disney India under new MD Mahesh Samat.

What next for Brand Dhoni?

What next for Brand Dhoni?

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2017

Without the captaincy, can the cricketer keep his place at the endorsement table?

Vote: Will you give up cable TV?

Vote: Will you give up cable TV?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hotstar offer attractive price points to the Indian audience. Urvi Malvania reports.

For Kerala, ISL 3 finale was bigger than Euro 2016 final

For Kerala, ISL 3 finale was bigger than Euro 2016 final

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

Hero ISL received, in its third edition, a total viewership of 216 million as compared to around 207 million last year. One of the highlights of the season was the sharp increase in rural India viewership registering a cumulative figure of 101 million, indicating the widespread appeal of the sport.

2016: How Sairat changed filmi rules

2016: How Sairat changed filmi rules

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Sairat is the first Marathi film to cross Rs 100 crore.

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Dangal beats Sultan at box office

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Dangal has the potential to surpass the Rs 340 crore mark set by PK.

Dangal off to a promising start

Dangal off to a promising start

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2016

Made at a budget of Rs 75 crore, the film needs to make Rs 150 crore to break even and book profits.

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2016

Movies like Jungle Book, Conjuring 2 helped Hollywood capture its biggest share of the Indian box office this year. Can Bollywood keep up? Urvi Malvania reports.

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Demonetisation blues? How to travel at ease

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

'We feel EMI holidays should pick up now.' How travel companies are trying to win customers after demonetisation.

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Has India stumped Netflix and Amazon Prime Video?

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2016

Global OTT players are late to the party. Indian players like Hotstar and Hungama Play have surged ahead with customisations tailored for the Indian viewer.

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

FMCG firms fear retailer backlash could impact sales

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

While the government's demonetisation move is aimed at curbing under-invoicing, the worry was that retailers would de-stock in the short term, impacting sales.

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Trump presidency offers India many opportunities

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Congruence on terrorism, current disquiet on immigration, short-term visa would top the wish list.

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2016

'Physically, he is your boy next door, but attitude-wise, he is an evangelist who does not mind shouting from the rooftops to take a stand on a cause he believes in.'

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Brands find it's not Mushkil to plug into KJo's Dil

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2016

Facebook, Airbnb, Paytm, eBay join the film's cast of brands, look to connect with young audiences.

What's cooking at the endorsement table

What's cooking at the endorsement table

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2016

The growing importance of all things culinary and the hunt for credible faces as brand ambassadors are adding more power to the chefs' elbow.