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WATCH! Rohit reveals the secret behind his incredible form

WATCH! Rohit reveals the secret behind his incredible form

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Pakistan certainly won't argue that the 32-year-old wasn't at his brilliant best as he plundered 140 from just 113 balls, helping his side to a convincing 89-run win at Old Trafford.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

Another biz channel! UTVi to go live soon

Another biz channel! UTVi to go live soon

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

UTV Software Communications has launched an English business news channel, UTVi. The channel will go on the air by April-end. The company has entered into a content tie-up with Disney-ABC International Television (Asia-Pacific), the international TV distribution arm of The Walt Disney Company, for news programming & services. The channel is positioned to cater to the growing business aspirations of young Indians. The channel will attempt to de-jargonise the financial markets.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

'I've been laid off in the past': A CEO speaks

'I've been laid off in the past': A CEO speaks

Rediff.com13 May 2009

In an interview with rediff.com, the CEO of media, entertainment and communication company Percept Talent Management fills us in on his career, his success mantras and his advice to youngsters looking to make it big.

Dutch firms bullish on India Inc

Dutch firms bullish on India Inc

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Kohli is top celebrity brand for third time in a row

Kohli is top celebrity brand for third time in a row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Duff & Phelps report shows that Virat Kohli has increased his brand value by 40 per cent to $237.5 million in 2019 and taken a huge lead with his closest rival, Akshay Kumar, ranked second.

Bombay HC stays Govt ban on surrogacy for foreign couples

Bombay HC stays Govt ban on surrogacy for foreign couples

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

In an interim order, the Bombay High Court has stayed a government decision to ban surrogacy for foreign couples who have already reached the end of the process or are in the crucial stage of treatment.

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Nifty, Sensex: Different strokes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A look at the differences in the sector-coverage of the Sensex and the Nifty suggests that the divergences in index movements could increase.

Big spenders drop ads on TV channels

Big spenders drop ads on TV channels

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Leading TV channels will see a blackout of spot advertising from midnight tonight after Hindustan Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Airtel, Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Reliance Communications, among others, directed their media-buying agencies not to book such advertisements on 16 news and entertainment channels, including NDTV, Network 18, Zee News, Star News, starting October 16.

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

How TikTok is expanding its footprint in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Both its short video-sharing apps have ranked as the top two breakout social apps of 2019 in India.

Aircel-Maxis case: ED chargesheets Maran brothers

Aircel-Maxis case: ED chargesheets Maran brothers

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran, his brother Kalanithi Maran and four others were on Friday chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in the Special 2G court.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

BK Modi in talks to acquire Hollywood studio

BK Modi in talks to acquire Hollywood studio

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

The deal is expected to be struck at $150 million (about Rs 600 crore). If the deal goes through, it will mark the entry of Indian companies in Hollywood studios.

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

ReadersReviews: Article 15: '5 stars'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A special word for Ayushmann: Hey Mogambo, your acting rocks!

Aamir partners with Maharashtra to solve water crisis

Aamir partners with Maharashtra to solve water crisis

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The actor launched the Paani Foundation, which has participation from businessmen like Mukesh Ambani, Ratan Tata, Kumar Mangalam Birla.

Small screen, big buyouts

Small screen, big buyouts

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

With increasing corporatisation of Indian television, creativity is being backed by professional management. The growth potential is huge.

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

IPL telecast rights up for sale at Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to issue tender forms for broadcasting rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the coming week. According to industry sources, the winner might have to fork out over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) for a five year telecast rights.

Are YOU suffering from tech stress?

Are YOU suffering from tech stress?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Prakriti Poddar lists 8 simple tips that can help.

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

6 smart tips to make secure payments online

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Do not trust any incoming phone calls or mails that ask you to install any file or programme, warns Niranjan Upadhye, general manager-fraud risk management, Worldline India.

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen backs for D/N format to save Test cricket

Nimbus launches Neo Sports

Nimbus launches Neo Sports

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The channel will debut with the Challenger Series for NKP Salve Trophy to be played in Chennai from Sunday.

World Championship a boost for Test cricket, says Kohli

World Championship a boost for Test cricket, says Kohli

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

'It is a great thing for Test cricket at the moment because we have been talking about it for the last 2-3 years'

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

US slaps sanctions on N Korea in response to Sony cyber attack

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama imposed fresh financial sanctions on North Korea and its senior officials in America's first public retaliation against the "provocative" cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.

UTV to invest Rs 600 cr in 9 channels

UTV to invest Rs 600 cr in 9 channels

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The first general entertainment channel Bindass will go on air from September 24 along with a Hindi movie channel targeted at youth.

3i, Cisco invest Rs 552 cr in Nimbus

3i, Cisco invest Rs 552 cr in Nimbus

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Nimbus Communications Ltd on Monday said it has received private equity investment of Rs 552 crore (Rs 5.52 billion) from 3i, Cisco and Oman Investment Fund that would be deployed to fund sports rights acquisitions

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Maxis denies wrongdoing in Aircel case, to seek legal remedies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB), which has been named in a CBI chargesheet for alleged wrong doing in sale of Aircel, on Tuesday denied charges of using illegal means to acquire the firm from Siva Ventures and said it will pursue all legal remedies to defend itself and its officials.

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Anil Ambani's sinking wealth leaves lenders jittery

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

While RCom owes Indian banks close to Rs 45,000 crore, Ambani has lost close to $408 million of personal wealth year-to-date until Tuesday.

Are you game for mobile sports?

Are you game for mobile sports?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

ARM has revealed plans to put chips into more mobile devices that will let chipmakers like STMicroelectronics, FreeScale speed up the development of ARM-based chips for smartphones and PDAs

Terrorist attacks like Uri escalate tensions: US after surgical strikes

Terrorist attacks like Uri escalate tensions: US after surgical strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Responding to questions, Kirby called for de-escalation of tension between the two countries. "We've seen those reports (of Indian surgical attack), we're following the situation closely as I think you can understand. "We also understand that the Indian and Pakistani militaries have been in communication," he said. "We believe that continued communication is obviously important to reduce tensions.

Texas Instruments sees great potential in India

Texas Instruments sees great potential in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

'India is well positioned to be a leading player in this new era of communication and entertainment.'

How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

How Mandira Bedi got her bikini body

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Wherever I am, in the country or abroad, I spend at least one hour on myself.' 'If you aren't doing that, you are doing injustice to yourself.'

Vodafone has big plans lined up for rural India

Vodafone has big plans lined up for rural India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

The pound 29,350 billion Vodafone, the largest company in terms of revenue in the mobile space, is planning to move in a big way in rural areas of emerging markets such as India.

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

'With failure, you learn a lot of things'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Nothing will fall into anybody's lap for free.' 'There is a lot of competition out there, there are a lot of people to take your place.' 'It's never easy.'

Prince died of accidental painkiller overdose, says medical examiner

Prince died of accidental painkiller overdose, says medical examiner

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Be a mobile filmmaker; win $10,000!

Be a mobile filmmaker; win $10,000!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Discovery Networks Asia, a division of real-world entertainment company Discovery Communications and Nokia are reinventing the concept of filmmaking by providing mobile phone users access to knowledge and technology of a new genre - mobile filmmaking

Star VP Katial joins Sony

Star VP Katial joins Sony

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Tarun Katial of Star Network has joined Sony Entertainment Television to oversee the channel's creative content, programming and on-air promotions.

MTNL launches IPTV in Delhi

MTNL launches IPTV in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006