News for 'Sony'

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

'The Most Valuable Show For Us Is KBC'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has seen its revenue grow by over 9 per cent to 7,064 crore, driven by the strong performance of SonyLIV, Sony SAB, and Sony Entertainment Television (SET), said Gaurav Banerjee, head of SPNI.

Sony's 1000X The Collection: Premium Wireless Headphones with Enhanced Sound

Sony's 1000X The Collection: Premium Wireless Headphones with Enhanced Sound

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Sony has launched its new 1000X The Collection wireless headphones, featuring class-leading sound isolation, newly engineered 30 mm drivers, and DSEE Ultimate AI technology for enhanced audio.

Blind Students Create Rakhis

Blind Students Create Rakhis

Rediff.com6 days ago

Blind students at The Blind Relief Association in New Delhi showcased their creativity by making colorful rakhis ahead of Raksha Bandhan.

Rohit Sharma Set For 'The Biggest Entertainment Debut'

Rohit Sharma Set For 'The Biggest Entertainment Debut'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rohit Sharma is set to make his television debut with a new entertainment show for Sony Entertainment Television, titled The Rohit Sharma Show, expected to launch in September.

Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Gen Alpha

Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Gen Alpha

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with school children in New Delhi on Friday, sharing warm interactions marked by high-fives, blessings, and smiles.

Foreigner dies at Surat station RPF post after brawl, probe launched

Foreigner dies at Surat station RPF post after brawl, probe launched

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A foreign national passed away at the Railway Protection Force post in Surat after being deboarded from a train following a fight with co-passengers. The Government Railway Police has launched a custodial death investigation into the incident, as the man's identity and nationality remain unknown.

Amarnath Yatra Concludes For 2026

Amarnath Yatra Concludes For 2026

Rediff.com2 days ago

Mahant Deependra Giri reached the Amarnath cave shrine on August 28, 2026, leading the Chhari Mubarak after a traditional journey through the Himalayas via Pahalgam, Chandanwari, Sheshnag, and Panchtarni, culminating in the final puja on Shravan Purnima.

Ajinkya Rahane To Debut As Test Commentator For India-Sri Lanka Series

Ajinkya Rahane To Debut As Test Commentator For India-Sri Lanka Series

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former India batter Ajinkya Rahane is set to begin his Test commentary career with the Sony Sports Network during India's upcoming two-match series in Sri Lanka.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Launched With Advanced Camera and AI Features

Sony Xperia 1 VIII Launched With Advanced Camera and AI Features

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII smartphone featuring premium cameras, AI enhancements, OLED display, and flagship performance.

10 Things We Learnt From KBC's New Season

10 Things We Learnt From KBC's New Season

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 launched on Sony Liv at 9 pm on August 10 with the stars and producer of Batwara in the hot seat.

Nepal's Dead Are Laid To Rest

Nepal's Dead Are Laid To Rest

Rediff.com1 days ago

The August 26, 2026 flash flood and mudslides devastated Nepal, leaving homes destroyed, families grieving, and thousands unaccounted for.'Drone views reveal mud-covered villages while survivors search for belongings and mourn loved ones. Relief operations continue as military and police forces airlift survivors, transport victims, and assist communities in the aftermath of the disaster.

Sony Pictures Networks India To Broadcast Asian Games 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India To Broadcast Asian Games 2026

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Sony Pictures Networks India has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, scheduled to be held in Japan from September 19-October 4.

Nepal Floods: Survival And Rescue

Nepal Floods: Survival And Rescue

Rediff.com5 days ago

Flash floods in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, left homes buried in mud, survivors stranded, and rescue teams working tirelessly to recover victims. Drone views reveal the scale of devastation, with damaged houses, debris, and sacred sites submerged. Rescue teams, security forces, and government officials mobilized swiftly, while survivors await relief amid blocked roads and destroyed property.

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

How PSBs Plan To Target Gen Z

Rediff.com6 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged PSBs to become 'cool' and shed their 'government bank' image to attract young customers.

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

OTT Releases: Alpha, Bandar, I, Nobody

Rediff.com4 days ago

Enjoy Alia-Sharvari's fighter fervour, back to back Bobby Deol and tons more on OTT this week.

Why Couldn't India Get Dinusha Out?

Why Couldn't India Get Dinusha Out?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Every batter has a shortcoming somewhere. You need to find where the shortcoming is.'

Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, Reasi Reel Under Floods

Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, Reasi Reel Under Floods

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flooding across Varanasi, Guwahati, Patna, and Reasi, disrupting daily life and prompting rescue operations.

From Pole Vault To Music: Mondo Duplantis Drops 'Gold'

From Pole Vault To Music: Mondo Duplantis Drops 'Gold'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Double Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis has released "Gold," the official anthem for World Athletics' inaugural Ultimate Championship. The track, written and performed by Duplantis, is now available on major streaming platforms and will be the signature soundtrack for the event in Budapest, featuring top athletes competing for a $10 million prize fund.

Lord Shiva Submerged By The Ganga

Lord Shiva Submerged By The Ganga

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Ganga at Rishikesh and the Alakhnanda-Mandakini rivers in Rudraprayag to swell dangerously.

390 Foot Tiranga Unfurled In Leh

390 Foot Tiranga Unfurled In Leh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

At Umling La in Leh, Ladakh, the world's highest motorable road witnessed the unfurling of a 390 footlong Tiranga as part of Mission Tricolour.

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

'Is he the leader?': Kartik's big Kuldeep question

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has emphasised the need for consistency and a clearly defined role for Kuldeep Yadav in the Test side, especially as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the end of his career. Kartik believes Kuldeep, despite being a match-winner, has not received the sustained backing needed to flourish in Test cricket under previous regimes.

'He Might Want To Play IPL, But Don't Go There'

'He Might Want To Play IPL, But Don't Go There'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

'All the young players might want to play the shorter format, but India should be looking to preserve him for the Test format.'

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

OTT This Week: Welcome To The Jungle, Jana Nayagan...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Discover the latest star-studded OTT releases this week, featuring Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle, Vijay's Jana Nayagan, and a diverse selection of regional and international films and series across major streaming platforms.

'The pressure is on another level': Harmanpreet on India-Pakistan clash

'The pressure is on another level': Harmanpreet on India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur says a winning culture is taking shape in the Indian women's cricket team as they prepare for the Asia Cup and Asian Games.

KL Rahul Reveals Why India Rushed for Galle Test Win

KL Rahul Reveals Why India Rushed for Galle Test Win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

India vice-captain KL Rahul revealed that the team's aggressive approach in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka was driven by the knowledge of an impending heavy shower, which arrived just five minutes after their 165-run victory.

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Gambhir's Future On The Line As India Eye Reset Against Spin-Heavy Sri Lanka In Galle

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir's standing in red-ball cricket faces a crucial test as the team embarks on a two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Assam Floods: Residents Battle Rising Waters In Jorhat

Assam Floods: Residents Battle Rising Waters In Jorhat

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Assam is currently battling severe flooding, with residents in Jorhat and Sivasagar facing widespread inundation, submerged homes, and damaged property as floodwaters continue to disrupt daily life.

Sri Lanka face big selection dilemma ahead of India Test

Sri Lanka face big selection dilemma ahead of India Test

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold believes the hosts will struggle to add another frontline spinner to their playing XI for the second Test against India without upsetting the team's overall balance, especially given their batting struggles.

Surat Faces Flooded Roads

Surat Faces Flooded Roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Continuous heavy rainfall lashed Surat, leaving streets waterlogged and disrupting daily life.

'Thank You, Dolly, For All Of It'

'Thank You, Dolly, For All Of It'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Dolly Parton managed to give the world the ultimate mystery and fantasy in some corners of her life, but to give full transparency in the ways that counted. Somehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person.'

How Much Will SRK's King Music Rights Earn?

How Much Will SRK's King Music Rights Earn?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Shah Rukh Khan's action-thriller King is poised to make history with a staggering Rs 50 crore music rights deal.

Protestors Erupt In Joy After Pradhan Quits

Protestors Erupt In Joy After Pradhan Quits

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

From Freedom Park in Bengaluru to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demonstrators waved flags, pulled barricades and chanted slogans demanding accountability for examination irregularities.

Delhi octogenarian's stolen phone cracks interstate cyber-fraud gang; 9 held

Delhi octogenarian's stolen phone cracks interstate cyber-fraud gang; 9 held

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

A stolen mobile phone belonging to an 88-year-old man has helped the Delhi police unearth an interstate cyber-fraud syndicate allegedly operating through a three-stage network spread across Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, an officer said on Monday.

Can Fast-Track Courts Handle Paper Leak Cases?

Can Fast-Track Courts Handle Paper Leak Cases?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

As of December 2025, India had 880 Fast-Track Courts with 1.39 million pending cases, despite disposing of 1.33 million cases during the year.

FIR can be lodged against Justice Varma: Legal experts

FIR can be lodged against Justice Varma: Legal experts

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Legal experts are divided on whether an FIR can be lodged against former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, who resigned after a Lok Sabha-appointed panel found him guilty of charges related to unexplained cash found at his residence.

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Review: Dull Start

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 Review: Dull Start

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

What made Kaun Banega Crorepati special was the simplicity of the game, a clean Q & A format taking pride in delivering knowledge when not testing it. But the strain of advertising, destroying one medium after another, bears down on the latest edition, observes Sukanya Verma.

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Why Ramayana Trailer Is Postponed...

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The highly anticipated trailer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, has been postponed from its scheduled July 24 release.

StonePelting, Tear Gas, Arrests Mark Bihar Bandh

StonePelting, Tear Gas, Arrests Mark Bihar Bandh

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Violent clashes erupted across Bihar during the statewide Bihar Bandh called by leftwing student organisations over the NEET paper leak. In Patna and Aurangabad, police lathi-charged youths, fired tear gas, and detained protesters after stonepelting incidents.

BCCI CoE still seeking Head of Sports Science amid injury concerns, says V V S Laxman

BCCI CoE still seeking Head of Sports Science amid injury concerns, says V V S Laxman

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

VVS Laxman, chief of the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), confirmed that the search for a permanent Head of Sports Science and Medicine is ongoing, nearly 18 months after Nitin Patel's departure, despite mounting injury cases among Indian cricketers.

Farveez Maharoof: Gurnoor Brar could be India's 'X-Factor' in Sri Lanka Tests

Farveez Maharoof: Gurnoor Brar could be India's 'X-Factor' in Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' for India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah during the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, suggesting he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his debut.