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Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

'I Wanted To Make A Happy Film'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'I wanted people to know that women across all ages have an exciting life.'

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"Amazon, better behave. Desist from being flippant about Indian symbols & icons. Indifference will be at your own peril," Das said in a tweet.

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

OTT: You'll Need A LOOONG Weekend

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

You'll wish weekends lasted as long as weeks after looking at Sukanya Verma's long, long list of recommendations on OTT this week.

Amazon's $500m retail food project to be cleared soon

Amazon's $500m retail food project to be cleared soon

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

With the abolition of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), Amazon's proposal will now be vetted by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the commerce ministry.

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Something For All Ages on OTT This Week

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma shares her OTT recommendations.

Valentine's week: E-com giants record high demand for roses, chocolates

Valentine's week: E-com giants record high demand for roses, chocolates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14, quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have witnessed a phenomenal uptick in the sales of products related to the occasion, such as roses and chocolates. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart have gone live with their respective Valentine's Day sale events, offering generous discounts on products. Sales of chocolates and roses on Zomato-owned Blinkit shattered previous records at the beginning of this year's Valentine's Day week, on February 7, which is celebrated as Rose Day.

March's OTT releases

March's OTT releases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Just when it seemed like OTT market is fading away with very limited original Web series arriving over the last few months, the month of March is throwing quite a few surprises.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Firm says the proposed drones can also be used to identify other such objects, along with aircraft, plying within Indian skies

'He actually knows my name!' RCB ace Shreyanka after meeting idol Virat Kohli

'He actually knows my name!' RCB ace Shreyanka after meeting idol Virat Kohli

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

She was the cynosure of all eyes on Sunday having played a massive role in RCB's WPL triumph but Tuesday night gave 'Purple Cap' winner Shreyanka Patil a chance to enjoy a rare 'Fan Girl' moment with none other than Virat Kohli.

Amazon takes on Microsoft, Google; starts e-mail service

Amazon takes on Microsoft, Google; starts e-mail service

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Dubbed WorkMail, it will launch in Q2

'Mirzapur 3 Is So Conflicted'

'Mirzapur 3 Is So Conflicted'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'There's deep-seated revenge and at the same time, longing.'

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

Karbonn to launch Titanium Hexa smartphone on Amazon

Karbonn to launch Titanium Hexa smartphone on Amazon

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Pre-orders for the device will start from Tuesday and as part of the tie-up, Karbonn will start making the Amazon application available on its next generation smartphones starting with Titanium Hexa, priced at Rs 16,990.

Holy cow! The Amazon Fire phone has 6 cameras

Holy cow! The Amazon Fire phone has 6 cameras

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

What on earth is Jeff Bezos thinking?

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

The Machine That Saved Tanishq

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Stories are legion about the Karatmeter's use at that time. Hundreds of people standing in queue for testing, customers breaking down after discovering the actual purity of their jewellery and then becoming irate about the jeweller who had gypped them, the local jewellery industry leaning heavily on the Tanishq franchisees to desist from using it, some jewellers even threatening violent action.

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Amazon has built the largest store in India with 22 million products.

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top five most trusted brands are Samsung Mobiles, Sony, LG, Nokia and Tata.

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

It also plans to open 5 new centres across India in addition to its two fulfilment centres (FCs) in Mumbai and Bangalore.

Amazon.in launches computers and accessories store in India

Amazon.in launches computers and accessories store in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Shoppers in the country will be able to shop across 7,000 plus products from over 180 brands with the help of Amazon.in, Amazon said in a statement in Bengaluru.

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Missed Barbie? Watch It On OTT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Woke Barbie, detective Red Riding Hood and gangsters galore on OTT this week.

How Amazon tries to woo customers in India

How Amazon tries to woo customers in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Amazon's investors are counting on its international business and expansion to help drive growth and support its $165 billion market value, one of the highest among US firms.

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Ranbir Or Vicky: Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Ranbir, Rashmika, Raveena, Vic, Nic, it's raining movie stars on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Bezos says Amazon to invest additional $3 billion in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Total committed investment in India now is over $5.

5 milestones that Amazon crossed in its 20-year journey

5 milestones that Amazon crossed in its 20-year journey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Company to start widely shipping its voice assistant and Bluetooth loudspeaker, the Echo, starting next week

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Disney-Star & RIL JV will see loss of $400 mn on $3.5 bn revenue next FY

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Both sports and digital will drag down the healthy operating margins that entertainment television continues to make.

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Amazon boss wears worker's cap

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

According to Silicon Alley Insider, Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive, Amazon.com, is working at a company distribution centre in Lexington, Kentucky, this week. His motto is to spend time with hourly employees to see what they do and hear their comments on work.

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Ready For Romance On OTT?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

From a galaxy far, far away to apna Bollywood and everything in between, Sukanya Verma shows us there's much to binge on OTT this week.

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Meet Gopi Thotakura, India's 1st space tourist

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

After Indian flag, Amazon now lists Mahatma Gandhi flip-flops for sale

After Indian flag, Amazon now lists Mahatma Gandhi flip-flops for sale

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Some Twitter users have tagged Swaraj in their tweets complaining that the beach sandals with Gandhi's image were being sold on the Amazon US site.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Ambani beats Adani to remain India's richest; ranks 9th in global list

Ambani beats Adani to remain India's richest; ranks 9th in global list

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd head Mukesh Ambani continues to be the richest Indian and has now broken into the world's top 10 wealthiest persons in the latest Forbes 2024 Billionaire List. Ambani, 66, is ranked 9th on the list with a wealth of $116 billion, up from $83.4 billion in the 2023 ranking, according to Forbes. Gautam Adani is the second richest Indian and is ranked at No.17 on the global list.

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the NS-25 mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

Flipkart investor Tiger Global cuts stake in Amazon

Flipkart investor Tiger Global cuts stake in Amazon

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Amazon India, Flipkart and Snapdeal are currently locked in a battle for market leadership in the burgeoning Indian e-commerce sector.

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime gain market share at the cost of Indian platforms Hotstar, VOOT, Jio Cinema.