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IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

IOC bans Russian Olympic Committee

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Thursday's ruling does not affect any decision on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics which the IOC will take at a later date.

Star India bags Indian cricket media rights for 6138.1 crore

Star India bags Indian cricket media rights for 6138.1 crore

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Star India beat stiff competition to bag the media rights for the next five years of Indian cricket for a whopping Rs. 6138 crore, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

10 Healthy Things Diabetics Should Do in 2024

10 Healthy Things Diabetics Should Do in 2024

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as excess weight can contribute to insulin resistance, warns Dr David Chandy.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has terminated merger agreements with Zee Entertainment, which could have otherwise created a USD 10 billion media enterprise in the country.

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

BCCI set for windfall in media rights battle

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

After the second day, BCCI's media rights value has already gone up by 56 percent with the per match value touching nearly Rs 60 crore (Rs 59.16 crore) for 102 international games across three formats.

Will IPL media rights cross a massive Rs. 20,000 crore?

Will IPL media rights cross a massive Rs. 20,000 crore?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Board of Control for Cricket in India's Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri says the revenue generation from the upcoming Indian Premier League's media rights auction could be "historic".

BIG Cinemas, Cinepolis in talks for alliance

BIG Cinemas, Cinepolis in talks for alliance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Anil Ambani-promoted multiplex chain may sell stake to the Mexico-headquartered global giant

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech after the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodha.

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Star India successfully bagged the global media rights for the next five seasons of Indian Premier League -- including broadcast and digital -- for a massive Rs. 16,347.50 crores ($2.55 billion), in Mumbai, on Monday.

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

'Gold is gold, had tears in my eyes': Smriti gets candid

'Gold is gold, had tears in my eyes': Smriti gets candid

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Smriti Mandhana expressed her overwhelming joy on winning a gold medal

Anil reduces his stake in media business

Anil reduces his stake in media business

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Looking to monetise assets not in Reliance Capital's core area of business.

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Did IPL 2023 Make Money For Jio/Disney?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Advertising this season will help IPL surpass $550 million in ad revenues, across digital and pay TV.' 'It should still represent a steep loss against annualised 2023-2027 IPL rights fees of $1.2 billion.'

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Bhutan-China Closeness: Must India Worry?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Although the special relationship might compel Bhutan to be considerate of Indian interests, new challenges will likely arise. An emerging new phase of relations will also call for fresh redlines between India and Bhutan, observe Harsh V Pant and Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy.

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.

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

'Incredibly enriching': Modi takes sortie on Tejas jet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

"The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential," he said.

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.'

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Real's reliance on Ronaldo more evident than ever

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Real Madrid's reliance on their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was more evident than ever on Tuesday as the Spanish and European champions meekly lost 1-0 at Espanyol in La Liga.

At $171 billion in 2022, India Inc clinches highest ever yearly M&As

At $171 billion in 2022, India Inc clinches highest ever yearly M&As

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Aided by the $57.8-billion merger of HDFC Bank and HDFC, India Inc reported its highest ever mergers and acquisitions in calendar 2022 at $171 billion as against deals worth $145 billion announced last year. The acquisition by the Adani group across cement, media and ports dominated the headlines with the conglomerate making its foray into the cement sector by buying Swiss materials firm Holcim's stake in Ambuja Cements for $6.5 billion. The Adani family's additional $4-billion open offer for Ambuja did not get a response because shareholders preferred to stay invested with the new owner.

AIFF gives green signal to IPL-style IMG-Reliance league

AIFF gives green signal to IPL-style IMG-Reliance league

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The All India football Federation (AIFF) gave its go ahead to the IPL-style IMG-Reliance league with its executive committee agreeing to the holding of the tournament by its commercial partners IMG-Reliance early next year.

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

What Does Adani's NDTV Takeover Mean?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

News, as a business, faces its biggest crisis ever, globally. To fight it needs investment in feet-on-the-ground journalism, tech tools like artificial intelligence among other things.

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

German World Cup winner Matthaus to bond with India football fans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The Germany and FC Bayern Munich great, who took part in five successive World Cups -- from 1982-1998 -- is visiting the country as part of the Bundesliga Legends Tour designed to inspire and connect Indian fans to the German football league, a media release stated on Monday.

Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Adani reveals plans for NDTV: Want global news brand, invite Prannoy Roy to stay on

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"Independence means if government has done something wrong, you say it's wrong. But at the same time, you should have courage when the government is doing the right thing every day. You have to also say that," he Gautam Adani was quoted as saying by FT.

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Is Adani a Modi Crony?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Apple to open 2 retail stores in India next week

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Apple will next week open its first retail store in India, in signs of importance the iPhone manufacturer attaches to the world's fastest growing smartphones market. The company will open its first official store in Mumbai on April 18 and the second in Delhi on April 20. The company at present sells its products in India through exclusive Apple Premium Reseller (APR) stores, large format retail chains like Reliance Digital, Croma etc, mutli-brand retail stores and through e-commerce platforms.

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Tech Mahindra, Reliance Cap, SBI wake up to Modi's yoga call

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Indian companies realise several business opportunities ahead of International Yoga Day on Sunday

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secures historic third term as China leader

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The Central Committee members on Sunday elected a 25-member Political Bureau which picked the Standing Committee members to govern the country.

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The combined market-cap of all listed Adani group firms has plunged nearly Rs 7.11 trillion since January 24 when the Hindenburg report was made public.

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy on Friday said they will sell all but 5 per cent of their remaining shareholding in the news broadcaster to Adani Group for up to Rs 647.6 crore. Roys, who founded New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) as India's first and largest private producer of news current affairs and entertainment television, lost their status of being the company's largest shareholder in recent weeks. This follows Adani Group becoming the majority shareholding of NDTV after first buying out a company backed by the founders and then acquiring more shares from the open market.

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.

Anil Ambani skips World Bank meet

Anil Ambani skips World Bank meet

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Amid the controversy over 'ownership issue', Reliance Industries vice-chairman Anil Ambani on Wednesday skipped a World Bank conference on 'Improving India's Investment Climate'.

Adani takes control of NDTV, buys promoters stake at 17% premium

Adani takes control of NDTV, buys promoters stake at 17% premium

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The Adani Group on Friday said it has acquired 27.26 per cent equity stake in NDTV from Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy -- founders of the news broadcaster. "RRPR, an indirect subsidiary of the company and member of the promoter/promoter group of NDTV, has acquired a 27.26 per cent equity stake in NDTV from Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy by way of inter-se transfer...," said a regulatory filing from Adani Enterprises. On December 23, Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy had announced to sell 27.26 per cent out of their remaining 32.26 per cent shareholding in the NDTV to the Adani Group.

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Mukesh Ambani is the world's 10th richest man!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Jeff Bezos of Amazon tops the list for the second consecutive year with networth of $147 billion.

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

5-8 Chinese Navy units operating in Indian Ocean at any time, says Navy chief

5-8 Chinese Navy units operating in Indian Ocean at any time, says Navy chief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

China remains a "formidable challenge" that has increased its presence not only along India's land borders but also in the maritime domain, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Tuesday and asserted that the naval force keeps a regular watch in the Indian Ocean Region.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.