News for '-soni'

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Paush Purnima Dip At Triveni Sangam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Devotees gathered to take a dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of the first Amrit Snan during the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.'

Alia-Ranbir's Daughter Raha Turns 2

Alia-Ranbir's Daughter Raha Turns 2

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's little girl Raha turned two on November 6, and we were treated to the most adorable pictures on social media.

Searching For Assad's Prisoners Underground

Searching For Assad's Prisoners Underground

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Members of the White Helmets, the Syrian civil defence group, search for prisoners who have been jailed for years at the Sednaya prison in Syria after rebels seized Damascus and announced that Bashar al-Assad, the tyrant, had fled the country.

Simply Super, Alia!

Simply Super, Alia!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Alia Bhatt's style is an effortless blend of chic minimalism, youthful charm and class.

3 killed in blaze at Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex

3 killed in blaze at Mumbai's Lokhandwala Complex

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Three persons were killed after a fire broke out in a 14-storey residential building at the upscale Lokhandwala Complex in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, officials said.

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Most of the MLAs shared their resignation letters on social media and slammed the Aam Aadmi Party over corruption and other issues.

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

AP IT Minister meets Microsoft CEO for guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh.

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

The F-Word Rules OTT This Week

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Food, feminism, fights, father-son issues, famous rivalries, OTT is as loaded as it gets this week.

The Assad Regime Is Dead!

The Assad Regime Is Dead!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Scenes from Syria after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus on Sunday, December 8 2024, ending nearly 50 years of his family's tyranny.

And Prize For The Best Muchhi Goes To...

And Prize For The Best Muchhi Goes To...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

One of the highlights at the Pushkar Mela is the stylish mustache competition, where competitors in colourful traditional attire show off their moustaches.

Sister's Search In Assad's Slaughterhouse

Sister's Search In Assad's Slaughterhouse

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Hayat al-Turki, 27, along with many others, searches Sednaya prison, known as a slaughterhouse under Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime, in the hope of finding their missing relatives.

And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Ready For Moana 2 On OTT?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.

Raj Kapoor@100: Alia, Rekha Mingle At Grand Bash

Raj Kapoor@100: Alia, Rekha Mingle At Grand Bash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

The who's who of Bollywood got together to doff their hats at the iconic Raj Kapoor and celebrate his birth centenary on December 14 with a lot of fanfare.

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Modi Stands Out In A Room Of Suits

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi jettisoned his usual black bandh gala for an elegant deep blue woolen coat for the dinner Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted for leaders attending the BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, evening.

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'

Can You See The Taj In The Fog!?!

Can You See The Taj In The Fog!?!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Tourists at the Taj Mahal found themselves taking selfies with the iconic monument barely visible in the fog.

CCI gives conditional nod to Sony-Zee merger deal

CCI gives conditional nod to Sony-Zee merger deal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved with certain conditions the mega-merger deal between media groups Sony and Zee. In a tweet, the watchdog said it has cleared the deal with certain modifications. The proposed merger was announced in September last year. CCI said it has approved the "amalgamation of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited (BEPL) with Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (CME), with certain modifications".

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

I Want To Talk Arrives On OTT

I Want To Talk Arrives On OTT

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The second seasons of OTT's two best shows, Paatal Lok and Severance, coming up. Sukanya Verma lists your options.

Zee-Sony merger: India's largest media company is all set to be born

Zee-Sony merger: India's largest media company is all set to be born

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Friday issued notices to Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) over the petitions filed by IDBI Bank and AXIS Finance against an NCLT order that approved the media company's merger with Culver Max Entertainment. However, a two-member NCLAT bench comprising chairman Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka declined to grant any stay over the merger process during the pendency of the hearing. The appellate tribunal (NCLAT) has directed to list both petitions on January 8 for hearing, directing Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd to file a reply.

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Recipe: Jayanti's Rice Laddoos

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Sony India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) have agreed to sell three Hindi channels--Big Magic, Zee Action and Zee Classic--to address anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. The broadcasters submitted their proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which gave a conditional approval on October 4. On Wednesday, the CCI made public its detailed 58-page order, specifying the channels that would be dropped.

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Sony World Photography Awards 2022 Winners

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the prestigious Sony World Photography Awards 2022.

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced as they reunited with loved ones after the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel.

The Taj Covered By Smog

The Taj Covered By Smog

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Iconic landmarks shrouded in smog, casting a hazy veil over their majestic appearances.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

Army Chief Meets Param Vir Chakra Hero

Army Chief Meets Param Vir Chakra Hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

General Upendra Dwivedi, the chief of the army staff, drove to the Army Hospital Research & Referral from his home in the capital to meet an elderly Sikh gentleman who is recovering at the hospital.

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Soni Somarajan's INSPIRING LIFE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

It was Soni Somarajan's biggest dream -- to see himself as a proud member of the Indian Armed Forces. When Life brutally shattered that dream, he wove a new one.

'We Don't Know India'

'We Don't Know India'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.'

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Astounding Images from Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 340,000 images from 211 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2022 and over 156,000 were entered into the Professional competition - the highest number of entries in the history of the Awards.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India's finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever.

'Bengal Is In Business'

'Bengal Is In Business'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'This is the Bengal story, where businesses are nurtured, dreams are realised, and legacies are built.'

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Want To Dine With The Kapoors?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Netflix has announced a thrilling line-up for 2025.

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday allowed the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). This order by the Mumbai bench, headed by H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, will pave the way for the creation of a $10-billion media company, the biggest in the country. The tribunal also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

PIX: For Mumbaikars election day is selfie day!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Mumbai, infamous for its voter apathy, stepped out to exercise its franchise on Wednesday.