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India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

India Inc expects 'renewed vigour in economy' under Modi 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Several leading industrialists, including Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani, Vedanta Resources Limited executive chairman Anil Agarwal, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata, Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahindra, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Welspun Group chairman and Assocham president B K Goenka, attended the swearing-in ceremony.

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Multiplexes's Coming Clash With OTT

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Mutliplexes want the gap between a film's release in theatres and on OTT to be doubled from 4 to 8 weeks.

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

How Anjali Sud made it Big at Vimeo

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'A lot of young people, especially women, usually go on in their career path thinking to just put their head down and work hard, and the opportunities will come to them.' 'The only reason I became CEO of Vimeo was because I was pushing to create an opportunity to take the company into a different direction.'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

'Oh my god, you still have this!'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'His expression was like a million dollars!'

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

BCB boss smells conspiracy behind players' strike but says India tour on

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Another BCB director Mahbubul Anam too smelt a conspiracy against the Board.

Best moments from Trudeau's India tour: Day 3

Best moments from Trudeau's India tour: Day 3

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

After sight-seeing the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got down to work in Mumbai. He, along with his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and three kids -- daughter Ella Grace and sons Hadrien and Xavier - arrived in the country's financial capital on Monday night. Here are snapshots from Day 3 of their visit.

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Movies & cricket serious business for Tim Cook's future India plans

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Apple CEO landed in Kanpur for IPL match as jet to Vizag was late; he also got to see Lucknow

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Behind Netflix's India push is a VOD market of Rs 1400cr

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

With a string of deals with telecom service providers, DTH operators and Bollywood stars, Netflix goes all out to protect its turf in India and fend off competition, says Viveat Pinto.

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.

Full IPL in India despite Lok Sabha poll

Full IPL in India despite Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Once the election schedule is announced, we will know which states are going to elections in which phases. 'Accordingly, we will announce the IPL schedule.'

The digital disruption that is tearing through Indian media

The digital disruption that is tearing through Indian media

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Zee and Star, the two largest media companies in India, are undergoing some radical ownership changes. What could it mean? Vanita Kohli Khandekar attempts an answer.

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli, Sanjiv Goenka to raise funds for celebrity golf tournament

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Advertising agencies admitted that conversations had begun with their clients to exercise restraint while using brand endorsements featuring film actors whose names appeared in the probe.

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.

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

PKL can give the IPL a run for its money

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'At a time when sports leagues are often smothered by the allure of spurious glamour, it is easy to forget what makes them so exciting in the first place: The sport itself.' 'At its core, the PKL has a fast-paced, engaging sport working for it.' 'Simply put, kabaddi, with its end-to-end action and oscillating fortunes, is almost never dull to watch,' says Dhruv Munjal.

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be developing new models that are so clearly sub-standard.

Aparna Sen to direct Konkona in The Rapist

Aparna Sen to direct Konkona in The Rapist

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Rapist is a story of three human beings and how their lives are interwoven because of one horrific incident.

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The marketing spiel for the Hindi version has been around Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion as Pride Rock's patriarch and his son Aryan Khan's debut as Simba's voice.

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

India's reformer-in-chief: Obama profiles Modi for Time

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama has written a profile for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Time magazine as it named the Indian leader among the 100 most influential people in the world.

10 cos line up IPOs worth Rs 10,000 cr in Dec

10 cos line up IPOs worth Rs 10,000 cr in Dec

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The IPO lane will continue to be busy in December as 10 companies have lined up initial share-sale plans worth more than Rs 10,000 crore, merchant banking sources said on Wednesday. Moreover, the initial public offerings of Star Health and Allied Insurance and Tega Industries are currently open for public subscription. This comes after 10 firms successfully concluded their initial public offerings (IPOs) in November. Among the companies that scheduled their IPOs in this month include RateGain Travel Technologies, travel and hospitality technology services provider, and Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd, part of Mumbai-based financial services group Anand Rathi.

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Presence of Pakistan prompts Asia Cup shift from India to UAE

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday shifted the 50-over Asia Cup from India to United Arab Emirates as the Board of Control for Cricket in India could not procure permission from the central government to host Pakistan.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

Knew CSK would get me back: Deepak Chahar

Knew CSK would get me back: Deepak Chahar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Chahar became the most expensive Indian fast bowler at an IPL auction when CSK paid Rs 14 crore to secure his services

'Do Hospitals Charge More For Cashless Treatment?'

'Do Hospitals Charge More For Cashless Treatment?'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Sanjib Jha, CEO, Coverfox Insurance Broking, answers your health insurance related queries.

Saina signs up with IOS Sports Management Group

Saina signs up with IOS Sports Management Group

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Star India shuttler Saina Nehwal has signed a two-year deal with leading sports management group, IOS Sports & Entertainment. IOS will now manage Saina's endorsements, appearances, brand profiling, patents, licensing and digital rights, images and visibility on social networking sites.

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Manpreet wins FIH Male Player of the Year award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The 27-year-old midfielder is first from the country to win the accolade since the awards were introduced in 1999.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.

Tata Sky DTH launched in India

Tata Sky DTH launched in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Tata Sky, the DTH venture of Tata group and Rupert Murdoch's Star group, on Monday went on air with the initial cost to users pegged at Rs 4,000 toward satellite dish and other hardware.

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) on Monday announced the appointment of former Supreme Court judge Justice Vikramjit Sen as the Chairman of its newly formed self-regulatory body Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC).

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Vijender accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is ready to trade blows with Pakistan-born British professional Amir Khan and accepted his challenge to fight in India, saying it will prove to be a big boost to the sport in the country. Two-time former world champion, Amir, who has been training intensively for his much-anticipated WBC title contest against Mexico's Saul 'Canelo Alvarez want to fight against Vijender soon in India. Commenting on Amir Khan's challenge, Vijender said: "I accept the challenge of Amir Khan and I am sure this fight will be a big boost to boxing in our country. "As we both fight in different weight categories so will have to see whether Amir gains or I have to lose weight. I have started my professional boxing career last year only and have made only 4 appearances in the pro ring.

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Sitharaman breaks into Forbes 100 powerful women list

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Sitharaman, a newcomer on the Forbes most powerful women list, is ranked 34th. The Forbes 2019 list of 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' has been topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde in the second spot and Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, ranked third. Also on the list is Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (29).

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

'IPL Auction A Reboot for Punjab Kings'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'At the end of the day, we also had to look at players who will figure in the playing XI.'

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year.

How India can produce more job creators

How India can produce more job creators

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Entrepreneurship is all about identifying a need or a gap and being able to visualise a solution to service the same in a sustainable and commercially viable manner, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

IPL auction: Iyer, Shardul set to gain like never before

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The 10 teams in the league will be bidding heavily for the Indian players in a list of 590 cricketer

E-wallets fast becoming the cards of choice

E-wallets fast becoming the cards of choice

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

In the excitement over the allocation of bank licences for the private sector, a new category of licence offered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last year went almost unnoticed. That was when the RBI consolidated the rules for prepaid payment instruments (PPI), popularly understood as e-wallets or gift cards. In the process, the regulator has fast-forwarded a bottom-up card usage industry in India that is completely different from the world of bank-linked credit and debit cards.