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Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

PIX: Manchester City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Manchester City have one just victory from their last 10 games across all competitions.

SC upholds Amazon claim against Future-Reliance deal

SC upholds Amazon claim against Future-Reliance deal

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Friday ruled in favour of e-commerce giant Amazon by holding that Singapore's Emergency Arbitrator (EA) award, restraining the Rs 24,731 crore merger deal of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) with Reliance Retail, was valid and enforceable under Indian laws.

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'

Microsoft regains top spot as best employer to work for in India: Randstad

Microsoft regains top spot as best employer to work for in India: Randstad

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Tech giant Microsoft regained the top spot in the list of best employers to work for in India in 2024, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Amazon, according to a Randstad Employer Brand Research report released on Wednesday. Microsoft had topped the list in 2022, but slipped to fifth in 2023. The 2024 list is based on responses from 3,507 people.

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Meet The Stunning Spy Girls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Samantha and Matilda De Angelis got together to attend the London premiere and celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

Have you Contra-Dated? Here's Why You Should Try It

Have you Contra-Dated? Here's Why You Should Try It

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Contra-dating is all about pushing boundaries. rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating app Quack Quack, lists 10 reasons why everyone should try it at least once.

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Amazon faces ED probe for violation of forex rules

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The probe is being conducted under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) after the central probe agency recently received a communication from the commerce ministry seeking "necessary action" against e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart pertaining to certain multi-brand retail businesses and an observation made by the Delhi High Court in relation to Amazon.

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like a beast in some of the sleekly done one-take sequences. She also owns some emotionally-charged moments within the same dramatic beat, observes Mayur Sanap.

Amazon's plea against CCI order junked; told to pay Rs 200 cr penalty in 45 days

Amazon's plea against CCI order junked; told to pay Rs 200 cr penalty in 45 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday rejected Amazon's plea challenging the decision of fair trade regulator CCI to suspend the approval for the e-commerce major's deal with Future Coupons. A two-member bench comprising Justice M Venugopal and Ashok Kumar Mishra, upheld the findings of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and directed it to pay the penalty of Rs 200 crore imposed on Amazon by the fair trade regulator within 45 days from Monday. "This appellate tribunal is in complete agreement" with the CCI, the two-member bench said.

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

'I'm Not Shah Rukh Khan Yet'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'Today, if someone spits on us, we are ready to kill them, but these men, without raising a hand, led the country to freedom and that's easier said than done.;

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got.

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Trump's 'America First' agenda may lead to higher tariffs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

With Donald Trump all set to become US president, Indian exporters may face high customs duties for goods like automobiles, textiles and pharmaceuticals if the new US administration decides to pursue the 'America First' agenda, opined trade experts. Experts also said that Trump could also tighten H-1B visa rules, impacting costs and growth for Indian IT firms. Over 80 per cent of India's IT export earnings come from the US, making it vulnerable to changes in visa policies.

RSS's Panchjanya says Amazon is 'East India Company 2.0'

RSS's Panchjanya says Amazon is 'East India Company 2.0'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

In its latest edition, which will hit the stands on October 3, Panchjanya has carried a cover story that is highly critical of Amazon.

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Amazon to end JV with Murthy's Catamaran Ventures from May 2022

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

E-commerce giant Amazon and Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures have "mutually decided" to not continue their joint venture (JV) beyond the end of its current term. The JV, Prione Business Services, which has been running successfully for the past seven years, was coming up for renewal on May 19, 2022. The JV enabled over 300,000 sellers and entrepreneurs to go online. It also enabled 4 million merchants with digital payment capabilities, providing these small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and merchants access to millions of customers across the country.

FIR lodged over hacking of Amazon Prime customer's account

FIR lodged over hacking of Amazon Prime customer's account

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The FIR was lodged at the Sector 20 police station on Thursday after the complainant, a Noida resident, alleged that her Amazon Prime account got hacked and the problem remains unresolved despite assurance from Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, an official statement said.

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story.

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Amazon spent Rs 8,546 cr in legal expenses to 'remain' in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

US e-commerce giant Amazon, which is said to be investigating alleged bribes paid by its legal representatives in India, spent a staggering Rs 8,546 crore or $1.2 billion in legal expenses for maintaining a presence in the country during 2018-20, sources said. Sources aware of the firm's public account filings said entities of Amazon - including Amazon Retail, Amazon Seller Services, Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon Wholesale, and Amazon Internet Services - paid Rs 3,420 crore in India during 2018-19 and Rs 5,126 crore during 2019-20 towards legal fees. Amazon is locked in a legal tussle over the takeover of Future Group and is facing a probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Narayana Murthy urged to extend support to antitrust probe against Amazon

Narayana Murthy urged to extend support to antitrust probe against Amazon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Indian Sellers Collective (ISC), a trade association of micro and small enterprises and family businesses, on Wednesday urged IT veteran NR Narayana Murthy to cooperate in the Competition Commission of India's antitrust probe against Amazon for alleged anti-competitive practices. In 2014, Murthy's Catamaran and Amazon had formed a joint venture, Prione Business Services. On Monday, the partners announced that they have mutually decided not to continue the JV beyond May 2022. ISC thanked Murthy for deciding to end the joint venture with Amazon.

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.

Piyush Goyal not against e-commerce platforms, but...

Piyush Goyal not against e-commerce platforms, but...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A day after lambasting e-commerce players for predatory pricing, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said he is not against online platforms but India wants such entities to be "fair and honest" in their conduct. Speaking with reporters in the financial capital, the outspoken Union minister said the rule of the law should be followed in letter and spirit, and made it clear that consumer preferences should not be influenced by algorithms.

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

Tribunal to hear Amazon's plea to stay CCI order on Feb 14

Tribunal to hear Amazon's plea to stay CCI order on Feb 14

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) will hear e-commerce major Amazon's interim plea on February 14, seeking a stay over the order passed by fair trade regulator CCI that had suspended the over two-year-old approval for its deal with Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL). A three-member bench on Monday directed to list Amazon's plea on February 14 to pass an interim order and stay the operations of the order passed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in December last year till it finally decides the matter. "The registry is directed to list on February 14 for hearing," said the NCLAT bench. The appellate tribunal also directed to list the appeals filed by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) and All India Consumer Product Distributors Federation on the same date.

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'What is Balaji without Ekta (Kapoor), what is Dharma without Karan (Johar?)'

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

SC notice to Future Retail, others on Amazon's plea

SC notice to Future Retail, others on Amazon's plea

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from Future Retail Ltd and others on Amazon's plea against the Delhi high court direction to maintain status quo on the Future-Reliance deal. Kishore Biyani and others and sought their replies. The apex court said the proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal will go on and but will not culminate into any final order on amalgamation of FRL with Reliance.

Murthy-Amazon tax dispute draws in son-in-law Sunak

Murthy-Amazon tax dispute draws in son-in-law Sunak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

"Reaching an international agreement on how large digital companies are taxed has been a priority for the chancellor since he took office," said a spokesperson for his UK treasury office. "The chancellor's consistent position has been that it matters where tax is paid, and any agreement must ensure digital businesses pay tax in the UK that reflects their economic activities. That is what our taxpayers would expect and is the right thing," the spokesperson said.

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Live lessons help students strengthen their JEE preparation. They can also track their progress over time, identify strong and weak areas, get insights on overall test-taking strategy.

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Last year in January at Amazon's flagship event Smbhav, Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy had to shorten his keynote speech from 20 minutes to about five because the event was delayed by 1.5 hours. "I will try to finish it in five minutes, because I am not used to delays," said Murthy, while addressing hundreds of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about building businesses that last. In the audience was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Murthy referred to Bezos' prediction that the 21st century will be the Indian century. "That confidence enhances our enthusiasm," said Murthy. The relationship between Murthy and Bezos dates to 2014, when Prione, a 49:51 joint venture (JV) between Amazon and Murthy's venture capital company Catamaran, was formed.

Goyal now backtracks: Amazon statement misconstrued

Goyal now backtracks: Amazon statement misconstrued

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

"Some people think I said something negative against Amazon. If you look at the context of my statement, I said investment should come within the law and regulations. This process is followed across the world," the minister told reporters in Ahmedabad when asked to comment on his statement.

Keeping Up With Uorfi Javed's Style

Keeping Up With Uorfi Javed's Style

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Namrata Thakker looks at how Ms Javed pulls off some of the most bizarre outfits with so much confidence.

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny will stream from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

'There Is No Struggle, I'm Doing Fine'

'There Is No Struggle, I'm Doing Fine'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'I'm just trying to keep my head down and hope people like my work.'

Amazon urges Sebi to suspend review of Future-RIL deal

Amazon urges Sebi to suspend review of Future-RIL deal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Amazon has asked Sebi to suspend its review of the Rs 24,713 crore Future-Reliance deal and not grant a no objection certification on the ground that its challenge to the agreement was before the Delhi high court. E-commerce major Amazon has written to Sebi again, this time apprising it about the admission of its appeal before the division of the Delhi high court and urged the market regulator to suspend the review of the Future-Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) deal. This is the eighth letter by Amazon to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman Ajay Tyagi since late October. Amazon has been opposing Future group's pact with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's RIL that was signed in August last year.

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Robot girlfriends, wish granting stars, creepy aliens, private detectives, brace yourself for unlimited excitement on OTT this week.

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.' 'If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.'

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

EPL PIX: Corner kings Arsenal down Man United; Liverpool drop points

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.