News for 'Sony Entertainment'

Six 'entertainment-packed' phones for India

Six 'entertainment-packed' phones for India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Sony Ericsson just unveiled six new phones in the Indian market, phones it describes as entertainment-packed. They are: Xperia X8 (previously known as Shakira), the affordable GreenHeart Cedar, the QWERTY messenger Aspen, and three Walkman phones -- Yendo, Spiro, and Zylo. Unfortunately, no pricing details have been revealed yet.

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Sony acquires Ten Sports from Zee for $385 million

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Media Firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) sold its sports channel Ten Sports to Sony Pictures Networks for a US$ 385-million (about Rs 2,579 crore) in an all cash deal.

Madhuri Dixit stuns in red, Katrina shocks in gold

Madhuri Dixit stuns in red, Katrina shocks in gold

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

A look at what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Coming Up On OTT In July

Coming Up On OTT In July

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

July has some interesting content on OTT, with quite a few original shows and movies premiering in the digital space.

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Xperia Z3: The best Android smartphone from Sony

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The Z3 promises a lot in terms of entertainment and performance. Let's see if it does justice to the previous two Xperia flagships.

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

Sony signed a 305 million dollar deal with FIFA, its first global sponsorship agreement.

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

On February 18, CEO Kunal Das Gupta had put in his papers. Company sources say around a dozen senior executives also resigned with Almeida on Thursday. Based on viewership ratings, Sony TV is currently a distant fourth in the rankings of entertainment channels, behind Star Plus, Colors, and Zee TV.

'I see a younger version of myself in Salman'

'I see a younger version of myself in Salman'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

Dharmendra and Sunny Deol will make an appearance on 10 Ka Dum this Saturday.

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The mystery surrounding the alleged fund diversion from Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) by founders Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka has thickened with speculations of an amount multiple times higher than that cited by the ex-parte interim order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) dated June 12, 2023. While Zee shares witnessed a fresh selloff on Wednesday, news reports of accounting fraud left investors guessing about the hole in the media broadcaster's books. An order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in October 2023 had clearly hinted that Sebi's investigation had found a deeper rout.

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Now, a channel full of Mastiii

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Adhikari Brothers -- the creators of SAB TV, which was subsequently bought by Sony - have launched a new channel, Mastiii.

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Madhuri beats Amitabh, SRK

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

We examine why Madhuri Dixit has producers and marketers queueing up, long after quitting the industry.

Now, watch Star TV on Sony Ericsson phones

Now, watch Star TV on Sony Ericsson phones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Sony Ericsson users in India will now be able to dial for entertainment services, watch recorded TV clips, and download a range of rich content on their handsets.

Sony warms up for new game plan

Sony warms up for new game plan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

By winning FIFA broadcast rights and focusing on new genres, Sony Six hopes to create a niche.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

Hrithik's clash with Salman!

Hrithik's clash with Salman!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Just when we're very psyched about catching Salman Khan's new show Dus Ka Dum on Sony Entertainment Television, which kicks off on June 6, NDTV Imagine has decided to air its serial Junoon Kuch Kar Dikhanne Ka with Hrithik Roshan on the very same day.

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Amitabh: I don't have any films at the moment

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Amitabh Bachchan is back as host for the fourth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television.

The dancing robot!

The dancing robot!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

In the first ever display of its 'prototype robot' outside Japan, the consumer goods major Sony on Tuesday exhibited 'Qrio' in New Delhi to 'rekindle scientific temper"'in the students.

'No intention to sensationalise the Delhi gang rape'

'No intention to sensationalise the Delhi gang rape'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Watch the special episodes of Crime Patrol this Saturday and Sunday at 11 pm on Sony Entertainment Television.

Modi starts talks with SET's shareholders

Modi starts talks with SET's shareholders

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The negotiations were shelved following a difference of opinion on prices. "We intend to close both the deals by September," said a highly-placed source with MCorp, the holding company for B K Modi's group of companies.

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Analysts have given a thumbs up to the Reliance Industries (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. (Disney) proposed a joint venture (JV). The stock of the Mukesh Ambani-controlled company gained nearly 1.5 per cent on Thursday to Rs 2,952 levels as compared to the S&P BSE Sensex that traded marginally weak, down 0.2 per cent to 72,172 levels in intra-day trades.

Charge the mountains!

Charge the mountains!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Chat@2: Connect with Ek Nayi Pehchaan star Krystle D'Souza, right here!

Chat@2: Connect with Ek Nayi Pehchaan star Krystle D'Souza, right here!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Log in to chat with the actress.

Discuss Kaun Banega Crorepati right here!

Discuss Kaun Banega Crorepati right here!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Join us at 8:30 pm on Friday, September 6, only on ZaraBol.

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Season 10: Indian Idol did well; KBC didn't

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

In 2018, KBC failed to make it to the top 5 shows list, Indian Idol featured on the same thrice.

Minority shareholders take SET to court

Minority shareholders take SET to court

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The four minority domestic investors of Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India, the Indian arm of the Japanese major, have taken the company to court over disagreements concerning demands on them for more capital.

Meet the young dancers from Boogie Woogie

Meet the young dancers from Boogie Woogie

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The iconic dance show returns to television after three years.

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

Mobile data market booms in India

Mobile data market booms in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

3 new mobiles from Sony Ericsson

3 new mobiles from Sony Ericsson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

"In the days to follow, we will be rolling out an aggressive marketing campaign to support the launch of these products and to allow consumers to experience these products."

Coming up, on Yash Raj Television

Coming up, on Yash Raj Television

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Taking a look at Yash Raj's new shows on TV.

Amitabh Bachchan, Anurag Kashyap team up for TV show

Amitabh Bachchan, Anurag Kashyap team up for TV show

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Amitabh Bachchan set to star in his first fiction show on TV to be helmed by the Gangs Of Wasseypur director.

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Sony's mantra for growth in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Sony is eyeing significant growth focusing on fewer product categories - without targeting the mass market.

Arshad Warsi gets Rs 5 crores for Bigg Boss 2?

Arshad Warsi gets Rs 5 crores for Bigg Boss 2?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The second season of Bigg Boss is about to begin, and Arshad Warsi seems to be the big winner already.

Great TV shows coming up!

Great TV shows coming up!

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Sony Entertainment Television is going for a revamp from 25th May 2009 in which the viewers will be catered to radical and fresh concepts.

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

Ad spends likely to get double-digit boost as festive cheer returns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

After losing two festive seasons to Covid-led restrictions, 2022 is seeing an uninhibited celebration of festivals. This is pushing up discretionary spend, which is attracting advertisers and brands, who are ready to capitalise on the momentum. The festive season has begun with Onam and Ganesh Chathurthi held earlier this month in Kerala and Maharashtra, respectively.

Advertisers make a beeline for Indian Idol 4

Advertisers make a beeline for Indian Idol 4

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Riding on the success of Indian Idol 3, advertisers are queuing up for the fourth season of the show. Sony Entertainment Television, which will air Indian Idol 4 starting September 19 has sold over 85 per cent of the advertising inventory.

Aapka Abhijeet goes solo!

Aapka Abhijeet goes solo!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

Bigg Boss gets a wildcard entry

Bigg Boss gets a wildcard entry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Television actress Surveen Chawla will make her entry very soon.