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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.

After football Sachin Tendulkar pads up for Pro Kabaddi

After football Sachin Tendulkar pads up for Pro Kabaddi

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The cricket icon is a co-owner of the Chennai franchise, one of the new teams added to the sport league

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Star's maths is simple: It expects to make something close to Rs 40 billion from the two properties in the first year (2018) itself, which is pretty close to its break even point

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Kumble felt the ICC's proactive approach helped bring down the number of bowlers with suspect action in the last two years.

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The rights on offer are Indian Sub-continent Television Rights from 2018 to 2027 (10 IPL seasons), Indian sub-continent Digital Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons) and Rest of the World Media Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons).

All reasons why Channel V was once great

All reasons why Channel V was once great

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

As Star India pulls the plug on Channel V, we take a trip down memory lane.

Star exits Balaji; sells 26% stake for Rs108 cr

Star exits Balaji; sells 26% stake for Rs108 cr

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Star had picked up stake in August 2004; transaction took place on the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India

STAR ready to sell 26% Balaji stake to promoters

STAR ready to sell 26% Balaji stake to promoters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The broadcaster had bought the stake in 2004.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'Even Aaradhya watches KBC,' Amitabh Bachchan tells us.

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

PIX: Russell assault in vain; RCB ride on Kohli ton

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Kolkata.

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The marketing spiel for the Hindi version has been around Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion as Pride Rock's patriarch and his son Aryan Khan's debut as Simba's voice.

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Cricket fans across the country will continue to watch the World Cup matches on Doordarshan.

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Aamir's ads to be off air for his TV debut -- Report

Aamir's ads to be off air for his TV debut -- Report

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The actor has requested companies not to use his ads till Satyamev Jayate is on

Rahane splits webbing, set to miss fifth and final ODI vs Australia

Rahane splits webbing, set to miss fifth and final ODI vs Australia

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Star India batsman Ajinkya Rahane on Wednesday split the webbing of his right hand while fielding during the fourth One-Day International against Australia.

Peter Mukerjea to undergo heart surgery

Peter Mukerjea to undergo heart surgery

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Peter Mukerjea's lawyers move court to allow him a heart operation at a private hospital.

10 million users in 40 days: Hotstar takes digital media world by storm

10 million users in 40 days: Hotstar takes digital media world by storm

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

The app's success has expanded the scope of content consumption.

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Sports Shorts: Gold for Vinesh at Yasar Dogu International

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Star India grappler Vinesh Phogat won her second consecutive gold in 53kg

Want to change Olympic medal colour: Sindhu

Want to change Olympic medal colour: Sindhu

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

PV Sindhu, on Tuesday, said she wants to change the colour of her Olympic medal from silver to gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games.

New TV channels in the works

New TV channels in the works

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

First up are two movie channels from STAR and one of these could be launched as soon as the end of next week, according to sources.

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Why Harmanpreet, Mithali, Smriti don't get ads yet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

When brands look at cricket, India's male cricketers are an obvious choice.

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

The race for Hindi blockbusters digital rights

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Amazon Prime leads the race to buy digital rights for Bollywood blockbusters with Hotstar and Netflix trailing far behind.

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation and does not rely on government funding.

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

A victory like none other: Tendulkar on Sindhu

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, congratulated star India shuttler P V Sindhu for winning the Korea Open Super Series title in Seoul.

Check out Team India's new jersey for Champions Trophy

Check out Team India's new jersey for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Oppo and the BCCI had signed a five-year team sponsorship deal worth Rs 1,079 crore which was announced by the Board on March 7 with the contract commencing on April 1.

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Yorke, Crespo roped in for Indian Super League football

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

The much-anticipated IPL-style football league to be held early next year will be christened as the Indian Super League even as the organisers IMG-Reliance disclosed the roping in of four more big international stars.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

Find out IPL's most valuable franchise

Find out IPL's most valuable franchise

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The broadcast made an estimated Rs20 billion in ad sales revenues from the IPL this year

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

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

Rediff.com3 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.

PIX: Big B, Shah Rukh, Nargis at flood relief event

PIX: Big B, Shah Rukh, Nargis at flood relief event

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Several Bollywood stars joined hands to contribute in the relief fund for Uttarakhand flood victims.

Ready for bigger kabaddi extravaganza?

Ready for bigger kabaddi extravaganza?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The Pro Kabaddi League will now have 12 teams, over 130 matches and 13 weeks of competition.

The digital disruption that is tearing through Indian media

The digital disruption that is tearing through Indian media

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Zee and Star, the two largest media companies in India, are undergoing some radical ownership changes. What could it mean? Vanita Kohli Khandekar attempts an answer.

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Kapil, Ganguly launch sport-viewing app for smartphones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Telecom operator Vodafone and Star India announced a tie-up on Thursday through which the broadcaster's sports telecasts can be viewed on mobile phones, which was welcomed by former India captains Kapil Dev and Sourav Ganguly in Mumbai.

IPL is now the Big Bucks League

IPL is now the Big Bucks League

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The IPL has the potential to make cricketers among the best paid athletes in the world if you look at what they will earn per hour.change that.

Vote: Will you give up cable TV?

Vote: Will you give up cable TV?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

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

Now Internet on mobile 24x7, thanks to Star

Now Internet on mobile 24x7, thanks to Star

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Star India has launched an internet facility for mobile users, especially targeted at small-end and rural users. The new mobile application termed PLUS is at present available for free and is accessible on Hutch, Idea, BPL, BSNL, Spice and MTNL.

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

BCCI Media Rights: Members in dark as COA decides on e-auction

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The rights have been split across three categories -- a global television rights plus rest-of-world digital rights package, an Indian-subcontinent digital rights package, and a global consolidated rights package.