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Shocking! Over 215 million children work as labourers!

Shocking! Over 215 million children work as labourers!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The economic exploitation of children is an insult to humanity, says the World Bank.

Review: Freida Pinto charms a tall dark stranger

Review: Freida Pinto charms a tall dark stranger

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

With its chatty, disgruntled, delusional group of characters, You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger could very well be a quirky animated movie.

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

According to nCore Games, FAU-G will be based on real scenarios encountered by the Indian security forces to deal with both domestic and foreign threats, with its first level set against the Galwan Valley backdrop. The start-up is planning to monetise the venture through in-game purchase where people will be able to buy better items in the game like better armour for an enhanced gaming experience.

ADAG, DreamWorks secure $825 mn funding

ADAG, DreamWorks secure $825 mn funding

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

While making the announcement, Anil Ambani, chairman of ADAG, said, the partnership with Spielberg and Snider is the cornerstone of the company's Hollywood strategy.

Now, a luxury resort only for your pets!

Now, a luxury resort only for your pets!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Researvation for suits has also begun at the new Best Friends Pet Care Resort which is scheduled to open on August 27.

Disney wins legal battle over Pooh rights

Disney wins legal battle over Pooh rights

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Walt Disney has won a nearly two-decade-old legal battle over royalty rights to the cartoon character Winnie The Pooh.

Disney launches comic books in India

Disney launches comic books in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Disney Publishing Worldwide (India), a division of Walt Disney Company (India), has announced a licensing agreement with local publisher Junior Diamond to publish Disney comic books, both in English and Hindi.

Shruti Haasan: Don't judge me by one film

Shruti Haasan: Don't judge me by one film

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Shruti Haasan gets candid.

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The move by these broadcasters comes close on the heels of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announcing a review of its earlier tariff order, announced six months ago, which among others capped the prices for la carte channels.

Another biz channel! UTVi to go live soon

Another biz channel! UTVi to go live soon

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

UTV Software Communications has launched an English business news channel, UTVi. The channel will go on the air by April-end. The company has entered into a content tie-up with Disney-ABC International Television (Asia-Pacific), the international TV distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company, for news programming & services. The channel is positioned to cater to the growing business aspirations of young Indians. The channel will attempt to de-jargonise the financial markets.

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Nobel committee has no contact with Bob Dylan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Nobel Prize committee has given up trying to reach musician Bob Dylan, days after he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Will Gran Torino get Clint Eastwood an Oscar?

Will Gran Torino get Clint Eastwood an Oscar?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

He has never won an Oscar for acting. Gran Torino may at least give him a nomination for his performance.

Music to your ears

Music to your ears

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Almost like denial, Walt Disney's frothy campus franchise has never been really concerned with teenage issues or insecurities. Instead, a spectacular chronicle of song and dance with fizzy faces to match, the High School Musical package has the heart of Grease and the depth of Archie Andrews.

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a 24-year-old Sikh musician, has filed a $1 million class action complaint against Walt Disney World.The lawsuit, filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, Florida, claims that Channa was denied employment despite being qualified for the job because of the 'look problem' a reference to his turban and beard.

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Media and tech: A made-for-TV match

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

How media and gadget companies are trying to get along

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Byju's acquires licences of hundreds of characters from Disney; to use cartoon characters to teach math, science.

Indian students experience education Disney-style

Indian students experience education Disney-style

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

As part of the numerous educational offerings of Disney Youth Education Series (YES), 11 school groups from India will travel to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, USA to experience education Disney-style.

Sikh sues Disney for discrimination

Sikh sues Disney for discrimination

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a practicing Sikh American, applied for a job with Disney in 2006 but was not hired and was told that he did not have the "Disney look" -- a negative reference to his religiously-mandated dastaar (Sikh turban)

Flying carpet? Yes, IIT alumnus almost makes it!

Flying carpet? Yes, IIT alumnus almost makes it!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

An Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai (IIT) alumnus has come up with instructions on how to make a flying carpet, just like the one in Walt Disney's creation 'The Arabian Nights'.

Watch Toy Story series in 3D!

Watch Toy Story series in 3D!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The double package will show the trailer of Toy Story 3 as well, which will also have a 3D version.

Chinese toys? Not a threat to Indian cos

Chinese toys? Not a threat to Indian cos

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Having survived the imported Chinese toys that nearly killed the Indian toy industry, the Rs 2,000-crore (Rs 20 billion) domestic toy industry has come a long way.

Bird, plane or India?

Bird, plane or India?

Rediff.com25 May 2007

It is not surprising that India's economic performance of the last five years has got everyone excitedly. But is this the long-waited takeoff or is India flattering to deceive?

Ash, Abhishek in a Disney film?

Ash, Abhishek in a Disney film?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Mani Ratnam may direct the film, which will be produced by UTV and Disney.

Disney launches school event

Disney launches school event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The Disney channel is conducting a country wide, in school interaction programme as a part of their promotional activities.

From Shanti to Rang De, UTV has come a long way

From Shanti to Rang De, UTV has come a long way

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Over the years, UTV has added businesses to become an integrated media house. UTV's Ronnie Screwvala shares his vision in this interview describing UTV's itinerary to success.

Gran Torino can be good or bad. Depends on you

Gran Torino can be good or bad. Depends on you

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Depending upon your position this Clint Eastwood movie could be the feel-good [or feel-bad] movie of this still young year.

RIL checks into hotels business

RIL checks into hotels business

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries is entering the supply-deficient hospitality business and is in talks with big international names such as Walt Disney, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

The rat

The rat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

This is the year for the rat to invent his/her own style.

Aditya Puri in Barron's list of 30 best CEOs

Aditya Puri in Barron's list of 30 best CEOs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

20 CEOs are from the companies based in US.

Disney in pact with Indus to launch jeans

Disney in pact with Indus to launch jeans

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Indus Clothing will manufacture branded jeans and fashion accessories in India.

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said the group had been looking for years at soccer in India and the Indian Super League (ISL), which is currently in its sixth season.

Dish TV ties up with Disney's South Asian arm

Dish TV ties up with Disney's South Asian arm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Dish TV subscribers through the English Movie on Demand service will now have access to a slate of box office hit movies from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Miramax across all genres.

Know your kids, the Disney way

Know your kids, the Disney way

Rediff.com13 Jun 2006

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Issues related with intellectual property rights, including piracy of films and software, figured prominently during the India-US CEO Forum in New Delhi attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday