News for 'Sony India'

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Next gen has determination to win in England: Pathan

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'With a new generation stepping up, Team India is not just carrying forward a legacy -- they are writing a new chapter in our cricketing history.'

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Zee, Sony to sell 3 Hindi channels to address CCI concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Sony India and Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) have agreed to sell three Hindi channels--Big Magic, Zee Action and Zee Classic--to address anti-competition concerns arising out of their proposed merger. The broadcasters submitted their proposal to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which gave a conditional approval on October 4. On Wednesday, the CCI made public its detailed 58-page order, specifying the channels that would be dropped.

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Sony agrees to discuss extending Dec 21 deadline for merger, says ZEEL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd on Wednesday said Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India, has agreed to discuss extending the date required to make their merger scheme effective, a day ahead of the deadline. A day after Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) stated that it has not yet agreed to a deadline extension requested by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) for their proposed $10-billion merger, the Subhash Chandra family-promoted media firm said it has received a communication from Sony group for discussing an extension of the deal which was announced almost two years ago.

Sony to launch VAIO PCs in India

Sony to launch VAIO PCs in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Sony India on Thursday declared a 20 per cent sales growth for the year ended March 31, 2004, and said it plans to launch VAIO personal computers in India over the next few months.

Mrs Pawan Kalyan Prays At Tirupati For Son's Health

Mrs Pawan Kalyan Prays At Tirupati For Son's Health

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Anna Konidala, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's wife, worshipped at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati and participated in the Srivari Suprabhata Seva on Monday, April 14, morning.

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

'We Were Hoping We Would Be Able To Catch Them Alive'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'The CBI did a wonderful job of tracking down the killers, but at the end of the day, all the hard work went for a toss.' 'If we had caught them alive, the operation would have been successful completely.'

Gulmarg Draped In Snow

Gulmarg Draped In Snow

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tourists revel in the snow as Gulmarg experiences its first major snowfall, ending a long dry winter.

Sony targets $2bn rev from India

Sony targets $2bn rev from India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Japan's Sony Corporation is targeting two billion dollar revenue from its India operations in the next two years, half of which would come from its consumer electronics business.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'

Where You Can Watch Nani's HIT 3 On OTT

Where You Can Watch Nani's HIT 3 On OTT

Rediff.com30 May 2025

A Bob Dylan biopic, Mohanlal's vendetta, super serious Suriya and more on OTT this week.

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

Tribunal's order on Zee-Sony merger set aside

Tribunal's order on Zee-Sony merger set aside

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside the order of NCLT directing bourses NSE and BSE to reconsider their approval for the Zee-Sony merger. A two-member NCLAT bench has asked NCLT to consider the merger of Zee Entertainment with Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) afresh, after hearing all the parties. The appellate tribunal order came on hearing the appeal filed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) against the order passed by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on May 11, 2023.

Tribunal reserves order on Zee, Sony merger

Tribunal reserves order on Zee, Sony merger

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has reserved its order on the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises and with Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). The Mumbai bench of NCLT, comprising H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, reserved the order on Monday, after hearing arguments from creditors who objected to the scheme including Axis Finance, JC Flower Asset Reconstruction Co, IDBI Bank, Imax Corp and IDBI Trusteeship. In December 2021, Zee Entertainment and Sony Pictures had agreed to merge their businesses.

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

The Finance Minister Who Changed India

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Dr Manmohan Singh first embossed himself on the national consciousness when as India's finance minister he flagged off economic reforms which changed this nation forever.

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

India's biggest media company is born. $10 bn Zee-Sony merger gets NCLT nod

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday allowed the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd and Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India). This order by the Mumbai bench, headed by H V Subba Rao and Madhu Sinha, will pave the way for the creation of a $10-billion media company, the biggest in the country. The tribunal also dismissed all objections regarding the merger.

'We Don't Know India'

'We Don't Know India'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.'

India Tests New Cruise Missile

India Tests New Cruise Missile

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

DRDO conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from a mobile articulated launcher.

Zee-Sony merger: India's largest media company is all set to be born

Zee-Sony merger: India's largest media company is all set to be born

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Friday issued notices to Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd (ZEEL) over the petitions filed by IDBI Bank and AXIS Finance against an NCLT order that approved the media company's merger with Culver Max Entertainment. However, a two-member NCLAT bench comprising chairman Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka declined to grant any stay over the merger process during the pendency of the hearing. The appellate tribunal (NCLAT) has directed to list both petitions on January 8 for hearing, directing Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd to file a reply.

Sony launches HD digital imaging products in India

Sony launches HD digital imaging products in India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Sony India, a leading provider of consumer electronic products, today launched its High Definition (HD) digital imaging products, which include four new HD camcorders and three new cyber-shot digital cameras in India.

Sony to bring VAIO laptops, Playstation 2 to India

Sony to bring VAIO laptops, Playstation 2 to India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

The government is believed to have permitted Japanese major Sony to undertake cash and carry wholesale trading in India for a range of hi-tech products.

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

I-League kicks off amid broadcast drama

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

How SonyLIV BEAT Netflix and Amazon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

'There is so much talk about Netflix and what they should be doing.' 'In two years, SonyLIV has done what Netflix should be doing.'

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Lakme Fashion Week's Grand Finale Was Lit

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

As the runway shimmered with reimagined classics, the night became an ode to Indian fashion's impactful evolution.

Sony Xperia Tipo@ Rs 9,999

Sony Xperia Tipo@ Rs 9,999

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The company plans 6-8 new models in six months across price bands, which may include a few in the sub-10,000 category.

COMING UP On OTT This February

COMING UP On OTT This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z in India @ Rs 46,990

Sony Xperia Tablet Z in India @ Rs 46,990

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The dust and water-resistant tablet sports a 10.1 inch 1920X1200p WUXGA display with a mobile Bravia Engine 2.

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

'I Am Tired Of Seeing Dead Bodies'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'Many of them are mutilated beyond recognition. Every day an encounter takes place.' 'Bastar has been burnt to ash.'

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Is Wamiqa Getting Married? She Tells Us

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'

Modi Wows The Sunak Kids

Modi Wows The Sunak Kids

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Rishi Sunak, who seems to be on an extended holiday in India -- we spotted the former UK PM at the Jaipur Lit Fest and at the fourth T20I at the Wankhede late January -- was at Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.

CCI gives conditional nod to Sony-Zee merger deal

CCI gives conditional nod to Sony-Zee merger deal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved with certain conditions the mega-merger deal between media groups Sony and Zee. In a tweet, the watchdog said it has cleared the deal with certain modifications. The proposed merger was announced in September last year. CCI said it has approved the "amalgamation of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) and Bangla Entertainment Private Limited (BEPL) with Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited (CME), with certain modifications".

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

INS Tushil Arrives In London

INS Tushil Arrives In London

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

INS Tushil made its first port call to London as a part of its maiden operational deployment.

Quietly, Sony launches Aiwa

Quietly, Sony launches Aiwa

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

You Can Book A Shikhara On The Uber App

You Can Book A Shikhara On The Uber App

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Uber launches India's -- and Asia's -- first water transport service with Shikara bookings for the Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Meet The New Influencers

Meet The New Influencers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the Internet, through mainstream media.