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Disney, Modis end venture

Disney, Modis end venture

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

Mickey Mouse buys out Spidey, X-Men for $4 bn

Mickey Mouse buys out Spidey, X-Men for $4 bn

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The proposed transaction has been approved by the boards of both companies.

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan hopes to showcase the good things in life in the second season of the chat show, Ted Talks.

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The chairman of the Essel Group says he has settled 91.2 per cent of the estimated Rs 11,000 crore debt on the group's books.

What inspires Rohit Sharma?

What inspires Rohit Sharma?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Understanding India's cricketer of the moment.

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

George Clooney's day out with his wife!

Disney readies offer for UTV Soft

Disney readies offer for UTV Soft

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved The Walt Disney Company's deal to increase stake in Ronnie Screwvala-promoted UTV Software Communications beyond 15 per cent, six months after the deal was initially signed. Sebi, the market regulator, has also okayed the US-based company to launch an open offer.

Disney characters to speak Telugu

Disney characters to speak Telugu

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Disney characters will now speak Telugu. Walt Disney Television International, that operates three children's channels in India, is introducing a two-hour Telugu band on its flagship Disney Channel. The channel is currently available in English and Hindi languages.

Watch 'Hanuman' on Disney Channel

Watch 'Hanuman' on Disney Channel

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The animated blockbuster 'Hanuman' would be telecast as a mini-serial on Disney Channel soon.

Disney launches retail stores in India

Disney launches retail stores in India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

After its tie-up with master franchising group, Devyani International Ltd, Walt Disney launched on Saturday its first merchandise store in India, which will sell its branded kids products.

Mickey Mouse on your mobiles soon

Mickey Mouse on your mobiles soon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Walt Disney finds another platform for its cartoons -- your mobile.

Disney opens Artist stores

Disney opens Artist stores

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

While the first five stores will come up in Mumbai, Delhi and the National Capital Region by the end of this fiscal, a total of 150 Disney Artist stores will be set up in India by 2011.

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Disney likely to buy Hungama for $30 mn

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Leading integrated media and entertainment company UTV Software Communications Ltd has decided to divest its entire stake in United Home Entertainment Ltd to the Walt Disney Company

Disney to buy parts of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 bn

Disney to buy parts of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 bn

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Fox shareholders will receive 0.2745 Disney shares for each share held.

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Review: Saving Mr Banks is a vintage Disney treat

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

'It might not be supercalafragilisticexpialidocious, sure, but at least it points us in that direction,' Raja Sen says after watching Saving Mr Banks.

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Sinkhole swallows Florida resort

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The state of Florida, which is prone to sinkholes because of its porous limestone foundation.

Lessons from China's public transport system

Lessons from China's public transport system

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A network of interchangeable transport systems with seamless access, like in China's Guangzhou city, can go a long way in easing urban commuters' woes.

Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu

Yahoo joins growing list of bidders for Hulu

Rediff.com25 May 2013

At least five bidders have emerged for the five-year-old video service with four million users.

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

How do you rate PM Modi's speech at Capitol Hill?

Disney's grand designs to entertain India

Disney's grand designs to entertain India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

After Do Dooni Chaar, the first Hindi live-action movie distributed by The Walt Disney Company (Disney) in India, won a National Award, the Hollywood studio tied up with UTV Motion Pictures (UTV) for more.

Google doodles for cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay

Google doodles for cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

American cartoonist Winsor Zenic McCay had inspired the likes of Walt Disney and several other animators of his time. Google pays a tribute to his genius with this interactive doodle.

CARTOONS! The other side of firebrand Raj Thackeray

CARTOONS! The other side of firebrand Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Apart from their now-hot, now-cold uncle-nephew relationship, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and Maharastra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray have something in common both are exceptional cartoonists.

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Govt clears 19 FDI proposals worth Rs 2,327 cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government has cleared 19 foreign investment proposals, including that of Walt Disney Company and Reckitt Benckiser (India), entailing total investment of Rs 2,326.72 crore (Rs 23.26 billion).

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Benoit Paire confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This has meant they have been barred from using any on site player facilities.

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

PIX: New Zealand humble India for World Test Championship crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Images from Day 6 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Wednesday.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

For Mickey Mouse, mobile is serious business

For Mickey Mouse, mobile is serious business

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Walt Disney Company is keen to capitalise on the subcontinents' burgeoning mobile space to reach new audiences.

'Making a good film is not enough today'

'Making a good film is not enough today'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, Siddharth Roy Kapur talks movies.

Mardaani 2 Review

Mardaani 2 Review

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Mardaani 2 works best and better than its predecessor when it stays true to its slick catch-me-if-you-can potential, feels Sukanya Verma.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Disney pays Rs 95 crore for promoter pie in Indiagames

Disney pays Rs 95 crore for promoter pie in Indiagames

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

UTV Software Communciations has acquired the promoter and employee shareholding of 30.02 per cent in Indiagames -- mobile and online gaming developer and publisher -- for Rs 94.56 crore (Rs 945.6 million).

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Why I want to be flown by Captain Mateti

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are many among us who will feel content and proud if occasion rises for us to hear his name on a flight announcement,' says Nikita Puri.

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

WTC final PIX: Gritty New Zealand take Day 3 honours

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Images from Day 3 of the ICC World Test Championship final between India and New Zealand, at The Hampshire Bowl, in Southampton, on Saturday.

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The author analyses the different types of story tellers in an organisation and writes about how they influence other employees

Disney withdraws bid to trademark Seal Team 6

Disney withdraws bid to trademark Seal Team 6

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Walt Disney company has withdrawn its application to trademark the term 'SEAL Team 6', on its toys, games and a TV show, to apparently cash in on the elite unit that killed Osama bin Laden after US Navy declared it would protect its rights.

<i>Tangled</i> makes record DVD sales

Tangled makes record DVD sales

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

With Tangled and their 1942 classic Bambi doing well in DVD sales, Disney's having a great month.