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Sachin, Sourav, Dhoni, Raina at Lord's

Sachin, Sourav, Dhoni, Raina at Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Also present: Ravi Shastri and Harbhajan Singh.

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Athiya, Sunil Shetty cheer Rahul, LSG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Shettys, who had hoped to see Rahul rock and roll, must have been disappointed to see him bowled by Trent Boult for a golden duck.

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Vikram-S opens new doors for India's space programme

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The 6-metre tall launch vehicle Vikram-S is named after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of the country's space programme and lifted off at 11.30 am.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

Zee moves NCLAT against minority shareholders' EGM plea

Zee moves NCLAT against minority shareholders' EGM plea

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the requisition of minority shareholders Invesco and OFI Global China Fund to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to discuss various issues, including removal of managing director Punit Goenka. The media major has challenged the orders of Mumbai-bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, which had on Tuesday directed Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) to filed reply over the petition filed by its minority shareholders by October 7 (Thursday), the next date of hearing. Confirming the development, a ZEEL Spokesperson said: "The company has moved NCLAT in accordance with the due process available under the law."

Deepika-Ranveer Singh to buy IPL team?

Deepika-Ranveer Singh to buy IPL team?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

According to Outlook, Adani Group and the RP-Sanjeev Goenka Groups are no more the favourites to bag the new teams.

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Air India Building's High-Flying Days Ends

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India's first escalator, its shortest elevator, a terror attack, a rescue operation -- the building's seen a lot.

Now Reliance's name dragged into Invesco, Zee battle

Now Reliance's name dragged into Invesco, Zee battle

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Invesco, the single largest shareholder of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), on Wednesday said it had tried to facilitate a possible deal between Reliance and the company but refuted claims it had pushed for the transaction at a lower valuation. The latest statement from Invesco comes a day after ZEEL chief Punit Goenka told the company's board that Invesco had come with a proposal in February for a merger with certain entities owned by a large Indian group (Strategic Group) with inflated valuation "by at least Rs 10,000 crore". In a statement on Wednesday, Invesco mentioned that Reliance was the large Indian group.

Zee : HC restrains Invesco from requisitioning EGM

Zee : HC restrains Invesco from requisitioning EGM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted an interim injunction against Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd's (ZEEL) largest shareholder Invesco, restraining the latter from going ahead with the requisition of an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) seeking removal of the ZEEL MD and CEO Punit Goenka. A single bench presided over by Justice Gautam Patel said, "I have granted an injunction to the respondents." A detailed order of the court is awaited.

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Agnipath has large job potential: India Inc

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Industry leaders, including Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka and Biocon Ltd chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday came out in support of the Agnipath scheme, saying it has large potential for employment of youth in the corporate sector. Mahindra also expressed dismay over the violence against the scheme while asserting that the farm equipment to aerospace conglomerate welcomes the opportunity to recruit trained, capable and young people under the programme. The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, provides for the recruitment of youths between the age bracket of 17-and-half years to 21 for only four years with a provision to retain 25 per cent of them for 15 more years.

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

ISRO to launch India's first private rocket from Sriharikota on Friday

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Skyroot Aerospace has become the first private company in India to give wings to the Indian space programme, after the sector was opened to private players by the Centre in 2020.

Taapsee, Mathais On A Lunch Date

Taapsee, Mathais On A Lunch Date

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Where is Kartik returning from?

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

India crosses $400-bn milestone in exports

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The country's exports for the first time crossed the $400 billion mark in a fiscal on healthy performance by sectors such as petroleum products, engineering, gems and jewellery, and chemicals, according to the commerce ministry's data released on Wednesday. The merchandise exports rose by by 37 per cent to $400.8 billion in 2021-22 until March 21 against $292 billion in 2020-21. Previously, the outbound shipments had touched a record of $330.07 billion in 2018-19.

RBI Ban Will Hike Housing Prices

RBI Ban Will Hike Housing Prices

Rediff.com16 May 2022

A 5% increase is expected due to additional interest on approval costs.

'Lord Ganesha has a special place in our heart'

'Lord Ganesha has a special place in our heart'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Disney Star sub licenses ICC TV rights to Zee

Disney Star sub licenses ICC TV rights to Zee

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

'This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media & entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business India.'

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday directed Zee Entertainment to convene a shareholders' meet on October 14 for approving the merger with Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Network). The order, passed on August 24, but uploaded to the bourses on Wednesday, comes close on the heels of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s observation that the $10-billion merger could hurt competition and that greater scrutiny of the deal was needed. "This Tribunal hereby directs that a meeting of the equity shareholders of the applicant company (Zee) be convened and held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4 p.m. for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, approving the proposed scheme," the NCLT order read.

After the Titans and Giants Clash

After the Titans and Giants Clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the players and coaches mingling after the Gujarat Titans-Lucknow Super Giants game at the Wankhede stadium on March 28, 2022.

Vidya Parties With OTT's Popular Stars

Vidya Parties With OTT's Popular Stars

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Bollywood's gorgeous actresses turned up to celebrate five years of Applause Entertainment.

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Sony-Zee to hold 52.93:47.07 stake in new merged entity

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Leading media firms Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures on Wednesday said they have received in-principle approval for a merger that will combine both companies' linear networks, digital assets, production operations and programme libraries.

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Creating 4 Million Jobs Looks Likely

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

In years past, we often approached the Budget expecting to see changes in direct and indirect taxes. Those days are behind us. The Budget of today seeks to expand the economy and keep it at the forefront of technology, observes Harsh Goenka.

How Spencer's plans to turn around Natures Basket

How Spencer's plans to turn around Natures Basket

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The numerous integration measures have led to savings in areas including supply chain, technology, inventory management, and marketing.

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar got married in an intimate wedding on February 19, at Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar's Khandala farmhouse.

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Invesco, Zee saga drags on

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In an open letter to Zee's shareholders, Invesco, which holds a 7.74 per cent stake in the firm, reiterated its demand for an overhaul of the media group's board and that it would pursue extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to oust chief executive Punit Goenka and two other directors. Last month, Sony Group Corp's India unit signed a non-binding offer to buy Zee.

Aryan, Suhana, Kaviya At IPL Auction

Aryan, Suhana, Kaviya At IPL Auction

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Glimpses of some of the team owners at the IPL auction on Saturday.

Untrue that I don't like India: Aamir on #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trend

Untrue that I don't like India: Aamir on #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trend

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

"I really love the country... That's how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it's not the case so please don't boycott my films, please watch my films," Aamir said.

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Realty goldmine or citizen minefield, Dharavi makeover gets wiggle room

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Shankar Prajapati, a 57-year-old potter in Dharavi, has given up hope of getting a bigger house for his family. He lives cheek by jowl in a hutment measuring 200 square (sq.) feet (ft) in the nondescript shanty town. "We have surrendered to our fate. We cannot wait forever for better accommodation. "Perhaps we are not meant to dream big," despairs Prajapati. Raju Korde, president, Dharavi Redevelopment Committee, and a local resident, agrees with Prajapati.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

Russia-Ukraine conflict takes toll on Indian exporters

Russia-Ukraine conflict takes toll on Indian exporters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The apparel and engineering sectors have already witnessed the trend in the past one week. If this continues, it can have an impact on the overall export demand in the coming months, considering that Europe is the largest national export market for India.

'I'm not a scandalous person'

'I'm not a scandalous person'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'

Surplus liquidity slumps to Rs 3K cr on tax outflows, shows RBI data

Surplus liquidity slumps to Rs 3K cr on tax outflows, shows RBI data

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Surplus liquidity in the banking system as measured by absorption of excess funds by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) fell sharply at the end of the last week due to outflows on account of advance tax payments. According to the RBI data, the net liquidity absorbed by the central bank on September 16 was at Rs 3,243.57 crore, much lower than the average of Rs 56,809.92 crore in the preceding four days of the week. The average absorption of funds by the RBI so far in September is at Rs 1.13 trillion, against the average of Rs 1.2 trillion in the previous month, the data showed.

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The IPL's two new teams -- Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group for the Lucknow franchise and CVC Capital's Ahmedabad received formal clearance from the BCCI after the IPL's Governing Council met on Tuesday.

Manchester United owners 'interested' in new IPL team: Report

Manchester United owners 'interested' in new IPL team: Report

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Manchester United owners showing interest to be a part of the Indian Premier League could be one of the reasons why BCCI extended the date for purchasing the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the two new IPL teams.

Rs 10 lakh ventilators for Rs 7500? Mahindra says why not?

Rs 10 lakh ventilators for Rs 7500? Mahindra says why not?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday said it expects to come up with a sophisticated ventilator at just Rs 7,500, which otherwise costs up to Rs 10 lakh, as it seeks to assist in combating coronavirus pandemic. The company said it hopes to have a prototype of an automated version of bag valve mask ventilator, commonly known as Ambu bag, in three days for approval.

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

News, as a business, faces its biggest crisis ever, globally. To fight it needs investment in feet-on-the-ground journalism, tech tools like artificial intelligence among other things.

How house designs are changing post Covid

How house designs are changing post Covid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Realty - Sunday

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Netflix-ication of print media in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Monetising online readership, a deeper focus on content and getting revenue from the reader are ways to make the business future-proof, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

In an email about its executive editor's death, NDTV said, 'It is a terrible, terrible day for NDTV. We have lost Kamal Khan; he was 61 and the heart and soul of our Lucknow bureau, an NDTV veteran who had boundless time and kind words for anyone who encountered him.'

BCCI extends deadline for tenders for new IPL teams

BCCI extends deadline for tenders for new IPL teams

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The BCCI on Wednesday extended the deadline for purchasing the tender document for the new Indian Premier League teams by another 10 days till October 20.

Star turnout at Ekta Kapoor's Ganpati visarjan

Star turnout at Ekta Kapoor's Ganpati visarjan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ekta Kapoor got family and friends together for the Ganpati visarjan at her home.