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Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Watched These Brilliant Malayalam Films?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Divya Nair lists 2023's Malayalam movies that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

What Bollywood Did For Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Film folk celebrated Christmas with a lot of enthusiasm and that certainly showed in the pictures they posted on social media.

India ranks 2nd in time spent on shopping apps

India ranks 2nd in time spent on shopping apps

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Indian shoppers accounted for 13 per cent of the total hours spent by mobile users across the globe on their shopping apps in 2023, next only to China in this regard. According to the "State of Mobile -2024" report released a few days ago by data.ai (previously known as App Annie), which looks into various segments of the app economy across the world, in the last calendar year, users in India collectively spent 12.84 billion hours on shopping apps. This represents an increase of over 73 per cent from the time they spent in 2020 and of more than 3.5 per cent over 2022.

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Flush with cash from his wireless telephony company's sale, industrialist B K Modi is negotiating to acquire 39 per cent stake in Indian television company, Multi Screen Media, earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television. Modi, who was earlier eyeing the 32 per cent stake held by Indian shareholders, is now looking at acquiring an additional 7 per cent held by trusts. He is also planning to re-brand the television channel as Sony Spice TV.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Sony warms up for new game plan

Sony warms up for new game plan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

By winning FIFA broadcast rights and focusing on new genres, Sony Six hopes to create a niche.

Sony's A1 OLED TV: Close to a work of art, with price to match

Sony's A1 OLED TV: Close to a work of art, with price to match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

This TV also comes with an innovation -- it uses the screen as a speaker, says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Why on earth did Sony make the Xperia E4!

Why on earth did Sony make the Xperia E4!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The Japanese electronics giant has missed several tricks with the Xperia E4 and unless the phone sees heavy price cut from Rs 11,500, there is every chance customers will go for the Motorola Moto G, says Himanshu Juneja.

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Congress party has categorically ruled out resignation by Minister for Culture and Tourism Ambika Soni over the Ram Sethu issue.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Sony Mobile may cut 1,000 jobs by March 2014

Sony Mobile may cut 1,000 jobs by March 2014

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Sony Mobile Communications is planning to cut 1,000 jobs globally by the end of March next year to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Salman, Spies, Soup, Superheroes on OTT

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her this week's OTT recommendations.

Give proof of charges against Vadra: Soni to Kejriwal

Give proof of charges against Vadra: Soni to Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Friday accused news channels of helping civil society activist Arvind Kejriwal to malign the image of people by airing his "unsubstantiated allegations of wrong-doings".

Sony Ericsson to make mobiles in Chennai

Sony Ericsson to make mobiles in Chennai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Mobile phone major Sony Ericsson will manufacture mobile phones in Chennai, a top company official said ion Wednesday.

Sony pays $ 1 billion for IPL rights

Sony pays $ 1 billion for IPL rights

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Indian cricket board's official Twenty20 League (IPL) has secured a 10-year rights contract worth more than $1 billion ahead of its launch in April, organisers said on Monday.

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Sony set to buy ETV's channels

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In what will be the largest media deal in India, Multi-Screen Media (MSM), which runs Sony Television in India, is set to buy Ramoji Rao-owned Eenadu TV's (ETV's) bouquet of 11 regional channels.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

Now, watch Star TV on Sony Ericsson phones

Now, watch Star TV on Sony Ericsson phones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Sony Ericsson users in India will now be able to dial for entertainment services, watch recorded TV clips, and download a range of rich content on their handsets.

Ram affidavit fallout: Ambika Soni in Japan

Ram affidavit fallout: Ambika Soni in Japan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The Union Minister for Culture Ambika Soni, under whose control the Archeological Survey of India falls, was in Japan.

Sony Ericsson to manufacture cell phones in India

Sony Ericsson to manufacture cell phones in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Sony Ericsson, a leading Japanese-Swedish mobile handset maker, is all set to produce its mobile handsets in Sriperumbudur through manufacturing agreements with Flextronics and Foxconn.

Sony BMG acquires Tamil film

Sony BMG acquires Tamil film

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Sony BMG acquires the music rights of Dasavatharam.

COMING UP On OTT This January

COMING UP On OTT This January

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

So many movies coming up for release in theatres in 2024 but January's OTT watch seems interesting too.

Reader review: Sony Ericsson J105 Naite smartphone

Reader review: Sony Ericsson J105 Naite smartphone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Get Ahead reader from Chandigarh, Rajat Sharma, sent us this in-depth review of the Sony Ericsson J105 Naite GreenHeart.

Met The Iron Stomach Man?

Met The Iron Stomach Man?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Pandit Tukaram Dhaygude, 42, known as the Iron Stomach Man, broke his Guinness Book Record after four motorcycles weighing 270 kg passed over his belly at the Dharmaveer Maidan in Thane on Sunday, May 8, 2023.

India-Egypt bhai-bhai on the high seas!

India-Egypt bhai-bhai on the high seas!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

INS Chennai was the third guided missile destroyer to be inducted into the Indian Navy in 2018, and is one of the biggest warships to be designed and made in India.

What's Salman Khan Doing With MamataDi?

What's Salman Khan Doing With MamataDi?

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Accompanied by his bodyguard Shera, Salman Khan on Saturday called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her home in Kalighat.

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Govt asks Sony to screen Dirty Picture post 11 pm

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

The scheduled screening of 'The Dirty Picture' on Sony TV on Sunday has been deferred after the Information and Broadcast Ministry directed the channel to telecast the film at a late night slot.

Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Should Modi Be Worried About This?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing on Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum at the Great Hall of the People.

New Sony Vaio notebooks @ Rs 54,990

New Sony Vaio notebooks @ Rs 54,990

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The new CR range of 'Vaio' notepads featuring different colours and designs is priced between Rs 54,990 and Rs 64,990.

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Disney, Reliance sign deal to create Rs 70,000 cr behemoth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Walt Disney Co and Reliance Industries on Wednesday announced signing of binding pacts to merge their media operations in India to create a Rs 70,000 crore behemoth. Reliance and its affiliates will hold 63.16 per cent in the combined entity while Disney will hold the remaining 36.84 per cent, the companies said in a statement.

Will mom Soni Razdan direct Alia Bhatt after SOTY?

Will mom Soni Razdan direct Alia Bhatt after SOTY?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Soni Razdan is getting ready for her next directorial film.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

The Grief Of A Martyr's Father

The Grief Of A Martyr's Father

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Ghulam Hassain Bhat, supported by former colleagues in his hour of grief, at the funeral of his slain son, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Superintendent of Police Humayun Bhat.

Alia-Ranbir's 'Happy Day'

Alia-Ranbir's 'Happy Day'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Alia Bhatt describes her first wedding anniversary on April 14 as a 'happy day' and posts pictures of herself with hubby Ranbir Kapoor on social media.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

Who Won Best Ma, Pita, Beta, Beti...

Who Won Best Ma, Pita, Beta, Beti...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Who won what at the Star Parivaar Awards?