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ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

ABP Group sells Businessworld magazine

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The ABP Group on Thursday sold Businessworld magazine to Anurag Batra and Vikram Jhunjhunwala for an undisclosed amount.

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Pakistan cricket faces backlash after India thrashing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Following Pakistan's defeat to India in a T20 World Cup match, former players are calling for significant changes in the team, including the removal of Babar Azam and other senior players.

Finally, ABP to launch Fortune today

Finally, ABP to launch Fortune today

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Significantly, Fortune India is the third country- specific edition for the 80-year-old magazine, in which the nation's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had written an article way back in 1942.

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

No bad blood between us: Gambhir on bond with Kohli

No bad blood between us: Gambhir on bond with Kohli

Rediff.com6 May 2025

We are friends, people have said lot for TRP: Gambhir on his relationship with Virat Kohli

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Operation Sindoor: The Precision Of Surprise

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'You can be sure that the Pakistanis knew when the Indian Air Force aircraft took off, which type these were, and what their likely targets were.' 'The question was: How would they determine that the IAF wanted to fire, and when to bounce them?', notes Shekhar Gupta.

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

RSS: 'Any Type Of Violence Is Not Good'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Modi will visit RSS headquarters in Nagpur on March 30.

Cracks in STAR-ABP ties

Cracks in STAR-ABP ties

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

After eight years of joint operations in news television, the relationship between Rupert Murdoch-controlled STAR Group and Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP) TV has run into rough weather.

A free newspaper from ABP soon

A free newspaper from ABP soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Kolkata-based media house ABP, which publishes Ananda Bazaar Patrika and The Telegraph, is in talks with Swedish media firm Metro International to launch its free urban newspaper, Metro, in the country.

Tension in Maha city over remark against Prophet

Tension in Maha city over remark against Prophet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

A large group of Muslim community members gathered outside the City Chowk police station to demand action against Ramgiri Maharaj, alleging that he made objectionable comments against Prophet Mohammad and Islam, they said.

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

ABP to buy out STAR from TV news venture

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Murdoch may re-enter space after non-compete period lapses, ABP to control three news channels of MCCS

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra with the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) also putting up a strong show in assembly polls, most exit polls predicted on Wednesday after conclusion of polling on 288 seats in the state. Jharkhand is likely to see a change of government with BJP-led National Democratic Alliance coming to power in the state, three exit polls said on Wednesday with one poll giving majority to the ruling JMM-led alliance.

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban cut to nine months.

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The hearings at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) are expected to run until Friday. The court said it was unclear when a ruling might be rendered.

Fortune to launch India edition next year

Fortune to launch India edition next year

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Business magazine Fortune is planning to launch its Indian edition in partnership with media house Anandabazar Patrika in next year. The Fortune Money Group on Tuesday signed an in-principle agreement with ABP Group for launching 'Fortune India' next year, a Fortune statement said.

STAR TV submits fresh application for Star News

STAR TV submits fresh application for Star News

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

ABP's Aveek Sarkar will be the chairman and Star TV's Peter Mukerjea the director of Media Content and Communication Services, which will run Star News.

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Govt creating tension between Marathas, OBCs: Jarange

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The government is thrusting new leaders to the fore and moving others aside to create a rift between the Maratha and OBC communities, he said, stressing that those protesting over their demand for non-dilution of the OBC quota are not at fault.

Businessworld on the block

Businessworld on the block

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The management hopes to clinch a deal by year-end, failing which even a shut down of the fortnightly cannot be ruled out, according to a top official, who did not want to be named.

Not Hindus, but BJP behind Ram Navami clashes: Mamata

Not Hindus, but BJP behind Ram Navami clashes: Mamata

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The state government will help all those whose properties were vandalised in the clashes, she said.

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Why The BJP Needs The RSS For 2024

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

For the BJP, the RSS' organisational heft is a prized asset, considering the slew of elections it faces this year, ahead of the Lok Sabha election in 2024.

Mamata's run-ins with the media

Mamata's run-ins with the media

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The West Bengal CM's media equation wasn't always this bad. In the run-up to the assembly elections of 2011, she was a clear favourite.

Will not oppose JPC probe into Adani for Oppn unity's sake, says Pawar

Will not oppose JPC probe into Adani for Oppn unity's sake, says Pawar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said although his outfit does not agree with the demand of anti-Bharatiya Janata Party outfits for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into allegations against the Adani group, it will not go against their stand for the sake of Opposition unity.

Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Noida TV channel gets email threatening to 'assassinate' Modi, Adityanath

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The police said they have lodged an FIR and launched an investigation into the matter after a representative of the TV channel, located in Sector 16A Film City, approached them Tuesday evening.

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Fresh violence in Howrah, Amit Shah speaks to Bengal Governor

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Fresh incidents of stone-throwing by unidentified people on police personnel, deployed in Howrah's Kazipara area which witnessed violence over the Ram Navami procession on Thursday, triggered tension in the area on Friday afternoon, an officer said.

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

ABP, Star announce JV for Star News

ABP, Star announce JV for Star News

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Anand Bazar Publications Group and Rupert Murdoch-owned Star Group on Friday announced a joint venture for broadcasting Star News in India in which the Bengali publishing house would have a majority stake of 74 per cent.

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Many tried to present distorted Indian history, wrong Hindutva narrative: RSS

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Evils like caste discrimination and untouchability have to be done away within society, he said.

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

13 police vehicles torched, 10 policemen hurt in mob clash in Aurangabad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) of orchestrating violence in Maharashtra's Aurangabad, where a mob attacked police personnel, and alleged that it was aimed at disturbing the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) upcoming rally in the city.

ToI, ABP, Bombay Dyeing eye Star pie

ToI, ABP, Bombay Dyeing eye Star pie

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Zee shareholders to decide on demerging print biz

Zee shareholders to decide on demerging print biz

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Demerging print and TV news businesses will allow for separate investment by interested players.

Kohli's not brave enough statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Kohli's "not brave enough" statement is weak: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The legendary Kapil Dev feels Virat Kohli's admission of his team not being brave enough in the T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand is a "very weak statement" and head coach Ravi Shastri along with mentor Mahendra Singh Dhoni should step up to lift the players' morale.

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Future looks bleak for Rana Kapoor-funded firms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The collection of mostly small and medium sized businesses is a hotchpotch of ventures and include design schools, schools, villas for hire in Goa and a country club in Gurgaon.

ISIS executes 39 Indian workers: TV report

ISIS executes 39 Indian workers: TV report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

39 of the 41 Indian construction workers, who were abducted by ISIS militants, have reportedly been executed.

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Players should prioritise nation over IPL: Kapil

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'...I feel that first in line should be the country's team and then franchises. I'm not saying do not play cricket there (IPL), but the responsibility is now on the BCCI to plan its cricket better.'

Which publication house owns Star News?

Which publication house owns Star News?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about the world of publishing business.

The booming market for newspapers

The booming market for newspapers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The growth of Indian newspapers continues to startle.

How Modi changed the fortunes of TV news channels

How Modi changed the fortunes of TV news channels

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for prime minister has already made a difference to the fortunes of TV news channels that have interviewed him.

Bihar verdict proves most exit polls wrong

Bihar verdict proves most exit polls wrong

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

As in the past, many of the exit polls gave a clear majority to the BJP-led NDA going way off the mark in ground realities while those that predicted victory for the 'grand alliance' did not anticipate the sweep.