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Gujarat Titans seek win against resilient Punjab Kings

Gujarat Titans seek win against resilient Punjab Kings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Titans look to forget Rinku Singh's onslaught against Punjab Kings

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Sony merger: NCLT directs Zee to call shareholder meet on October 14

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday directed Zee Entertainment to convene a shareholders' meet on October 14 for approving the merger with Culver Max Entertainment (formerly Sony Pictures Network). The order, passed on August 24, but uploaded to the bourses on Wednesday, comes close on the heels of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s observation that the $10-billion merger could hurt competition and that greater scrutiny of the deal was needed. "This Tribunal hereby directs that a meeting of the equity shareholders of the applicant company (Zee) be convened and held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 4 p.m. for the purpose of considering, and if thought fit, approving the proposed scheme," the NCLT order read.

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

South Africa battle 'chokers' curse vs mighty Aussies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'

AI hiring controversy may mar Star Alliance entry

AI hiring controversy may mar Star Alliance entry

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Divide in management, board on appointments of brass.

ESPN-Star moves HC; Zee files caveat

ESPN-Star moves HC; Zee files caveat

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

We are left with no other option but to resort to the law…' Rik Dovey, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, Asia, said.

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Star Wars: India set to test anti-missile defence shield

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

DRDO's latest test towards developing an anti-ballistic missile shield, to protect Indian targets against nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles fired from Pakistan or China will provide a technology that is akin to striking a bullet with a bullet, say Ajai Shukla

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.

As aviation opens up, GE bets on India's wide-body aircraft market

As aviation opens up, GE bets on India's wide-body aircraft market

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The slot constraint in Indian airports is also going to play a role in pushing airlines to have wide bodies.

Beauty queen to Insta star: 7 lessons from Priyanka

Beauty queen to Insta star: 7 lessons from Priyanka

Rediff.com17 May 2019

It is amazing how she used social media to network, inspire and give back to society while building an international career.

Media rights ensure another big pay day for BCCI

Media rights ensure another big pay day for BCCI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The e-auction of television and digital rights, a first in cricket, was not concluded but the Indian board (BCCI) received a bid of 44.4 billion Indian rupees ($683 million) for consolidated global rights from an unidentified bidder.

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Even before a ball is bowled in IPL, Aamir is a hit

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan will be the face of Vivo, the title sponsor of IPL, digital payments company PhonePe, and shoe brand Walkaroo this league season.

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'There are occasions when the prices of individual items like food raise inflation; then supply-side measures must be taken.' 'But if there is continued inflation, it means liquidity is aggravating the situation.'

Hate movie stars? Arjun Rampal wants you on his show!

Hate movie stars? Arjun Rampal wants you on his show!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The actor will get actors and their 'haters' face-to-face on a television show.

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.

How TV viewing has changed

How TV viewing has changed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'In the lockdown, family viewing became even more important.' 'Kids saw adult content and adults saw a lot of kids content.' 'The audience is no longer just the housewife, but the whole family.'

IPL 2023: Inconsistent Mumbai face Punjab in crucial game

IPL 2023: Inconsistent Mumbai face Punjab in crucial game

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' class and pedigree will once again be tested when they take on an unpredictable Punjab Kings.

556 million people have watched IPL-11 so far

556 million people have watched IPL-11 so far

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The surround shows and highlights around the IPL have contributed to 144 million in incremental reach for this year's telecast.

Edtech giant Byju's CBO Prathyusha Agarwal, two senior executives quit

Edtech giant Byju's CBO Prathyusha Agarwal, two senior executives quit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Three senior executives have resigned from Byju's at a time when the most valuable edtech company has been trying to address challenges such as due diligence issues, legal battles with lenders, challenges in raising fresh capital, and a markdown in its valuation by investors. Prathyusha Agarwal, the chief business officer of Byju's, has quit, according to sources. They said Himanshu Bajaj, business head of Byju's tuition centres, and Mukut Deepak, business head for Class 4 to 10, have also moved on.

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

How Alia Bhatt became a bankable star

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Unlike most Bollywood kids whose careers tend to play out in fits and starts, Alia's growth has been swift and steady.

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Unprecedented demand for IPL broadcast rights

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The IPL broadcast rights -- internet, TV and mobile -- are expected to fetch the BCCI a massive sum of around Rs. 20,000 crore-plus.

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.'

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Kohli set to tee off with Goenka

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli, Sanjiv Goenka to raise funds for celebrity golf tournament

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Check Out Asia Cup 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The tournament, which returns after a four-year absence, will be played in the T20 format this year with an eye on the T20 World Cup later this year.

17 million watched Sindhu vs Marin clash on TV!

17 million watched Sindhu vs Marin clash on TV!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The Rio Olympics gold medal contest in badminton women's singles between India's P V Sindhu and Spain's Carolina Marin attracted 17.2 million TV viewers, according to the broadcasters.

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

9 Amazing Places To Visit In India

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh, who travelled across 29 Indian states and five Union territories in 101 days, recommend a list of lesser known places in India to add to your travel bucket list.

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Asked about action taken against those spreading fake news, and publishers of anti-national material, he said more than 60 accounts have been blocked including those on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

As the second season of The Night Manager hits the OTT screen, Deepa Gahlot looks back at the top spy thrillers on streaming platforms.

What is India's Destiny?

What is India's Destiny?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The events of the last few years shows that pessimism about where we have arrived and where we are headed is justified, asserts Aakar Patel.

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Twitter, Facebook purchase tenders for IPL media rights

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The rights on offer are Indian Sub-continent Television Rights from 2018 to 2027 (10 IPL seasons), Indian sub-continent Digital Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons) and Rest of the World Media Rights from 2018 to 2022 (5 IPL seasons).

IPL 2019: Hotstar hits a sixer

IPL 2019: Hotstar hits a sixer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Star India's Hotstar gets 267 million viewers for IPL in first three weeks. The platform has also set a global live streaming record with a concurrency of 12.7 million viewers during the Royal Challengers Bangalore v/s Mumbai Indians match on March 28.

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

WOW! A Fashion Show In The Metaverse!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'You can choose who you would like as your showstopper.' 'You have the freedom to create your own background -- sun, moon and the stars, which may sometimes not be possible in a physical show.'

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

This year's IPL could be a big hit with advertisers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'That it is happening in the second half of the year, during the festive season, will only encourage many to step up advertising.'

Why is Sania Dancing!

Why is Sania Dancing!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Sania will represent India in Tokyo in the women's doubles event with Ankita Raina.

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Can P T Usha Fix The IOA?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Ms Usha may soon discover that winning four gold medals at the Asian Games and qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics is a walk in the park compared with the challenges of stabilising governance at the IOA, observes Kanika Datta.

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

For years it has been evident that fibre and DTH would give tough competition to cable in India where regulatory overload has mutilated an already warped industry structure. OTT added fuel to the fire. From Rs 27,000 crore in 2010, cable's share of subscription revenues is now estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Why investors are angry with SoftBank star Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Nikesh Arora is indeed paid a lot, networks hard, and has made some punchy bets.

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.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.