News for '-television'

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'

10 killed, over 30 injured in major blast in Pak's Quetta

10 killed, over 30 injured in major blast in Pak's Quetta

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The blast ripped through a busy street close to the headquarters of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Quetta, capital of the province.

FIR filed against BJP leader for death threat to Rahul Gandhi

FIR filed against BJP leader for death threat to Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Police in Kerala have registered a case against a BJP leader for allegedly threatening to shoot Rahul Gandhi during a television debate. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation and protests from Congress workers.

K L Rahul forays into volleyball with Goa Guardians

K L Rahul forays into volleyball with Goa Guardians

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

K L Rahul has become the co-owner of the Goa Guardians franchise ahead of the fourth season of the Prime Volleyball League.

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rahul 'will be shot in chest', ABVP leader says on live TV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Congress party has escalated its attack on the BJP-RSS, alleging a conspiracy to silence Rahul Gandhi after a former ABVP leader made controversial remarks targeting him.

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

How Australia shaped Kohli as a cricketer and person

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Batting superstar Virat Kohli admitted that the aggressive Australian cricketing environment tested his resilience, but felt that standing up to it while playing a bold brand of cricket toughened his mind and shaped his career path, besides influencing his growth as an individual.

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Charlie Kirk Murder: Jimmy Kimmel Show Off Air 'Indefinitely'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Disney's ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show off air 'indefinitely' following backlash over the host's comments about the motives behind conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's killing.

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

India's Foreign Policy Panchnama

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

There has never been a moment in India's history when it has been so adrift in the world, so confused about what it stands for and against and so humiliated, asserts Aakar Patel.

Did govt issue notice to Hindi news channels for 'excessive use of Urdu words'?

Did govt issue notice to Hindi news channels for 'excessive use of Urdu words'?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The government has refuted media reports claiming that Hindi news channels were issued notices for excessive use of Urdu words, clarifying that it only forwarded a viewer's complaint under existing regulations.

Rape accused TV actor undergoes potency test

Rape accused TV actor undergoes potency test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The case came to light when the wife of one of Kapoor's friends called police, saying the woman was creating a commotion. The complainant was then taken to a hospital, where she disclosed about the alleged assault.

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Hollywood Icon Robert Redford Dies In His Sleep

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Legendary actor-director Robert Redford, best known for films like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Sting, All The President's Men and Ordinary People, has passed away at the age of 89.

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Violent mob attacks convoy carrying accused in Zubeen death case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

An agitated mob attacked a convoy carrying the accused in cultural icon Zubeen Garg's death case in Assam, leading to violence, property damage, and internet shutdowns.

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Meet Hruta Durgule, Maharashtra's Crush

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

From stunning ad shoots to off-duty events, the 32 year old has been giving us plenty of style inspiration.

Poonam Pandey Dropped From Ramleela

Poonam Pandey Dropped From Ramleela

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Luv Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi has dropped Poonam Pandey from playing Mandodari in this year's Ramleela following opposition from several groups.

Tension in UP's Bareilly as cops, locals clash outside mosque

Tension in UP's Bareilly as cops, locals clash outside mosque

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A clash erupted between police and protesters in Bareilly after a demonstration in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign was postponed. The postponement, announced by Maulana Tauqeer Raza, led to anger and stone-pelting, prompting police intervention.

Everyone has right to express emotions: Pak skipper

Everyone has right to express emotions: Pak skipper

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

I won't stop anyone from expressing emotions as long as it is not disrespectful: Pak captain Agha

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 Celebs Who Got Pregnant In Their 40s

10 Celebs Who Got Pregnant In Their 40s

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

From Katrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Neha Dhupia, Namrata Thakker looks at stars, who experienced pregnancy and motherhood in their 40s.

Man elopes with sister-in-law, brother-in-law with his sister

Man elopes with sister-in-law, brother-in-law with his sister

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

A man from Bareilly eloped with his sister-in-law, leading his brother-in-law to run away with the man's sister in retaliation. Both families reached an amicable settlement, avoiding legal action.

Isn't Lavanya Tripathi A Hawt Mama?

Isn't Lavanya Tripathi A Hawt Mama?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former beauty queen turned actor knows how to balance style with authenticity.

Meeting My Mother

Meeting My Mother

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are!

Putin to visit India in December, first in 4 years

Putin to visit India in December, first in 4 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India around December 5 to hold annual summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further solidify bilateral strategic ties.

National Awards: 'Wanted A Good Picture To Hang At Home'

National Awards: 'Wanted A Good Picture To Hang At Home'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Winning awards, everything, I don't think you can plan all these things. You don't go out there wanting to make a film saying, 'this film will win an award'. You can't do art with that intent.'

Will Amar Singh Chamkila Win An Emmy?

Will Amar Singh Chamkila Win An Emmy?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Film-maker Imtiaz Ali and actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh have expressed joy over the two International Emmy nominations for their film Amar Singh Chamkila, calling it a recognition of Punjab and its artists.

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

'I've become like Rohit..' Suryakumar jokes at toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has found himself in the spotlight for a brief moment of forgetfulness at the toss during their Asia Cup fixture against Oman in Dubai on Friday.

HC issues notice to Vijay over TVK party flag dispute

HC issues notice to Vijay over TVK party flag dispute

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Madras High Court has issued a notice to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay regarding a dispute over the party's flag. A Chennai-based trust, Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paribalana Sabai, filed an appeal challenging a single judge's order that declined to restrain TVK from using the flag, alleging trademark and copyright infringement.

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

'My Sister Was A Fighter But Her Strength Fell Short'

'My Sister Was A Fighter But Her Strength Fell Short'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Television actor Priya Marathe, known for her roles in Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se, died at the age of 38.

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court questioned IRS officer Sameer Wankhede over the maintainability of his defamation suit against Shahrukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.

India Generated 21.5 Billion Hours Of...

India Generated 21.5 Billion Hours Of...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

...of premium video-on-demand viewing in the second quarter of 2025, led by JioHotstar (56 per cent share), with Amazon (Prime Video and MX Player) holding a combined 25 per cent share..

Is This The Future Of Television?

Is This The Future Of Television?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'If you are watching cricket and don't want to leave the screen, you could check the menu and order through Zomato (or any other app) from a small part of your screen. That is what we are working towards.'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

'This Team Has Been Picked Till The Next World Cup, So We Have To Improve Our Fielding'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Why did SKY give Bangladesh's fielding coach a hug?

'I Wanted To Die'

'I Wanted To Die'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'My father used to beat me, and my mother would save me.'

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

Seers to boycott star-studded Ram Leela in Ayodhya, citing disrespect

Seers to boycott star-studded Ram Leela in Ayodhya, citing disrespect

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Seers in Ayodhya announce a boycott of the upcoming Ram Leela, objecting to its 'unrestrained' and 'cinematic' presentation, citing concerns about the actors' lifestyles and the sanctity of the epic.

'Uttam Kumar Is The Ultimate Cinematic Emotion'

'Uttam Kumar Is The Ultimate Cinematic Emotion'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'His charisma, charm and skills remain untouchable.'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema lodged a "formal protest" against match referee Andy Pycroft alleging that he asked both captains not to shake hands during the toss.

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

ICC Must BAN Sahibzada Farhan For Gun Gesture!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The ICC, which punishes slow over rates and dissent, must protect cricket's core values. Pretending to be violent in front of millions sets a bad example for young fans. Cricket deserves better. Fans deserve better. The world deserves better than seeing the sport used for such shameful displays.

AC, TV makers upbeat about sales amid signs of GST cuts

AC, TV makers upbeat about sales amid signs of GST cuts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Consumer durables makers are hopeful that the government's proposal to reduce goods and services tax (GST) on air conditioners and television panels above 32 inches to 18 per cent would help revive the sector.