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Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Disney-Reliance merger may include compromises, watchdogs warn of 'monopoly'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Reuters reported earlier this week that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has sent a warning notice to the companies expressing concern that the merged entity will effectively have a monopoly on cricket broadcast rights worth billions of dollars, allowing it to squeeze advertisers.

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Amazon is getting battle ready to take on Reliance

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

As part of this strategy, the e-commerce major has launched a programme to manage the entire business-to-business inventory supply and management for kirana stores in three cities in Karnataka.

Kareena Kapoor gets HC notice for using 'Bible' in book title

Kareena Kapoor gets HC notice for using 'Bible' in book title

Rediff.com11 May 2024

The Madhya Pradesh high court has issued a notice to Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor on a petition seeking the removal of the word 'Bible' from the title of her book, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Pregnancy Bible: The Ultimate Manual for Moms-To-Be, as it hurt sentiments of the Christian community.

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Karnataka tax dept may attach assets of dealers; new retailers not being registered

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'

JioMart morphs into e-marketplace to take on Amazon and Flipkart

JioMart morphs into e-marketplace to take on Amazon and Flipkart

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Reliance Retail's digital commerce platform JioMart will morph into an e-marketplace offering multiple brands - from electronics, consumer durables, fashion and lifestyle, beauty, home, kitchen, and grocery - as it girds up to take on the likes of Amazon and Flipkart ahead of the festival season sales. India's largest retailer was in the process of onboarding third-party sellers these past few months, further increasing its selection across categories multifold. Its website and application offers general merchandise as well.

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

Why Amazon's victory may be short-lived

Why Amazon's victory may be short-lived

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Its growth has been driven by discounts rather than enticing new customers to its platform

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Amazon has committed over $5 billion to grow its business in India so far and says it will pump in more capital as and when needed, a big worry for rival Flipkart which has been struggling to raise funds over the past couple of months.

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Flipkart's hyper-value e-commerce platform Shopsy is intensifying efforts to tap over half of the 821 million internet users (about 442 million) in rural India. These efforts are being led by Prathyusha Agarwal, who recently joined as business head at Shopsy. The aim is to become the go-to destination for consumers seeking entry-level products across various categories.

Amazon launches online appliances store

Amazon launches online appliances store

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

As home and kitchen is one of the most sought after categories during Diwali, the launch comes at a time when customers can enjoy shopping for appliances with ease and convenience, the company said.

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Why Amazon may delay $1-bn investment plans in India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Amazon India is waiting for clarifications from the government on several aspects of the latest FDI guidelines to be able to carry on with business in the country. Sources said, no new investment is likely till at least the second half of 2019.

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

Tanya Hope Is One Girl Who...

Tanya Hope Is One Girl Who...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Go bold or go home is the actor's style mantra.

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Foxconn Betting Big on South India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Foxconn's business in India has grown to over $10 billion till 2024.

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, has committed to invest $5.5 billion into India and that figure is approaching quickly.

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

At present, other large players in the grocery and food retail space include Flipkart Supermart, Bigbasket, and Grofers.

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Karnataka taxman frowns at Amazon's warehouses

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Amazon's fulfilment centres, which store products of hundreds of vendors selling on the American online major's platform, are being cited by Karnataka state government authorities as a primary concern in an ongoing tax dispute.

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Ready For Some Fantasy OTT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Fantasy and road trips rule OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you options to take your pick from.

Gig workers Bill: Unease among startups

Gig workers Bill: Unease among startups

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A group comprising top tech startups and unicorns has raised several "serious concerns" over a platform-based gig workers Bill proposed by the Karnataka government, saying it would hurt the ease of doing business. They told the state government the Bill in its current form would hamper operations and increase regulatory and compliance burden on the nascent gig and startup economy, according to sources.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

This was only four days after many aggrieved buyers chose social networking sites to attack Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' discount this Monday (October 6), followed by an apology from the company's co-founders, Sachin and Binny Bansal.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

It has a feature which instantly brings up a video chat with a tech-support representative who can tell a user how to operate the device.

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.'

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Sharmajee Ki Beti Review: Lightweight Feminism

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Sharmajee Ki Beti's airy-fairy approach doesn't quite convince. It's like the women are all angels readily accepting any change or transgression while the men are either super supportive or super schmucks, notes Sukanya Verma.

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.