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'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

'Stop the masala, talk cricket': Rohit slams Indian commentary

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Rohit Sharma has launched a scathing critique of cricket commentary and journalism in the country

Mobile TV: A good show

Mobile TV: A good show

Rediff.com7 May 2009

While the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has approved the access of TV on mobiles, service providers still cannot stream live TV channels on to the handset due to spectrum allocation from the Ministry of Information and Broadcast. However, since the regulations do not allow a direct transmission of TV channels, service providers as well as content providers have started using a technology called Unicast which provides content to end-user on a one-on-one basis.

Non-sport channels swing Cup deals

Non-sport channels swing Cup deals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

Cricket programming is raking in big moolah for TV channels, across different genres

Is This The Future Of Television?

Is This The Future Of Television?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'If you are watching cricket and don't want to leave the screen, you could check the menu and order through Zomato (or any other app) from a small part of your screen. That is what we are working towards.'

Khedkar was 'fit' when she joined medical college: Director

Khedkar was 'fit' when she joined medical college: Director

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar, who is at the centre of a controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, had submitted a fitness certificate while securing admission to a private medical college in 2007, the institute's director said on Monday.

China launches Tibetan channel for India, Nepal

China launches Tibetan channel for India, Nepal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Tibet Television Station has also become China's first TV channel broadcasting round the clock in minority languages.

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

30 hrs on, no headway in Telangana tunnel rescue; debris poses challenge

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Telangana Minister J Krishna Rao told reporters that the chances of survival under the circumstances are "not that good."

Peace accord with Imphal-based insurgent group soon: Manipur CM

Peace accord with Imphal-based insurgent group soon: Manipur CM

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Speaking to PTI-Video, Singh said the talks were at an advanced stage, even though he stayed away from naming the underground organisation.

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic, Serbian fans

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Australian broadcaster Tony Jones has apologised to Novak Djokovic and fans of the Serbian for comments he made on TV on Friday night.

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Govt raps news channels over Delhi violence, Ukraine war coverage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

It also said that certain debates on television channels on the incidents in northwest Delhi had unparliamentary, provocative and socially unacceptable language.

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

Rediff.com6 May 2006

Show restraint in Big Bang coverage, channels told

Show restraint in Big Bang coverage, channels told

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to two television channels -- Aaj Tak and India TV -- earlier this week, for 'showing content that appears to be spreading panic and fear'.

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore. The JV will be one of the largest media and entertainment companies in India with a combined revenue of approximately Rs 26,000 crore and will be led by Nita Ambani as its chairperson, according to a joint statement.

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

I'll stop singing songs on alcohol if...: Diljit Dosanjh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Diljit's songs, such as Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned in the complaint.

Dish TV in pact with 5 intl channels

Dish TV in pact with 5 intl channels

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Subhash Chandra promoted Dish TV has signed exclusive direct-to-home deals in Cannes with five international channels, including Eurosport News and Fashion TV.

Times, TV 18 to launch new channels

Times, TV 18 to launch new channels

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

The firing took place outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddiqui's office.

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

They could escape and contact the fire force personnel only because their vehicle, which was carried away by the water currents, got stuck in a tree.

Zee Turner to take channels off Hathway

Zee Turner to take channels off Hathway

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The payment is overdue for the past 10 months, says Zee Turner.

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas, the most powerful masculine figure who respects the feminine.'

Can Travis Head be Australia's new Test opener? Century sparks debate

Can Travis Head be Australia's new Test opener? Century sparks debate

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Head blasted a match-winning, unbeaten 154 from 129 balls at Trent Bridge as world champions Australia stormed to a seven-wicket win over England in the first ODI on Thursday.

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Maha BJP sparks buzz with Fadnavis' 'I'll return' video; deletes later

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday posted a four-year-old video of its leader and former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing that he will return to helm the state, prompting speculation in political circles.

History Channel to debut on Nov 30

History Channel to debut on Nov 30

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

National Geographic Channel Network (India) Ltd is launching on November 30 a pay TV channel that will exclusively telecast programmes of historical interest.

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Controversy's Child Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Kamal has a crisp pen when it comes to writing short and yet powerful film dialogues. But while speaking ex tempore -- and that has been his style -- he looks every bit a confused man, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) stating that a recent complaint against it by Bharti Airtel is a deliberate, malicious attempt at defaming RJIL's consumer-friendly tariff. RJIL has also asked the regulator to warn Airtel against 'making such frivolous complaints in the future'. The move is in response to Airtel recently requesting Trai to bring content aired through broadband under the regulatory fold and keep a check against discriminatory bundling tactics.

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'The whole narrative will change from TV is dying to TV-plus-digital is the future.'

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

6 charred to death as bus catches fire after hitting truck in AP

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Among the dead were an eight-year-old girl, her grandmother and grandfather and another passenger while 20 injured passengers were admitted to a hospital.

Channels push 'exclusive' ads

Channels push 'exclusive' ads

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Indian diaspora in the US can watch four more Doordarshan channels by March-end as public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is all set to make these channels available there.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Bigg Boss: Angry activists attack channel office

Bigg Boss: Angry activists attack channel office

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The sixth edition of Bigg Boss had its first brush with controversy on Thursday as suspected Republican Party of India activists attacked the office of Colors TV channel in Mumbai over demands to eliminate contestant Aseem Trivedi from the reality show.

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

* The BBC announced a peak audience of 12 million viewers on BBC One, higher than the men's Wimbledon final in July which peaked at 11.3 million.

Sun TV becomes pay channel from Dec 2

Sun TV becomes pay channel from Dec 2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

South India-based television broadcaster Sun TV Ltd on Wednesday said its flagship channel Sun TV will become a pay channel from December 2.

Channel V gambles again on new format

Channel V gambles again on new format

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Channel V faces a tough task. While its revamp -- a new look with focus on reality shows -- is slated for August 22, market analysts are of the view that it's almost a do-or-die situation for the TV channel.

Govt tightens satellite rules for Indian TV broadcasters

Govt tightens satellite rules for Indian TV broadcasters

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The government has issued an advisory to satellite television broadcasters to seek authorisation from India's space regulator IN-SPACe for using non-Indian satellites from April 1 next year.

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rahane Out, Called Back From Pavilion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Mumbai Captain Ajinkya Rahane was unexpectedly recalled from the dressing room by the on-field umpires after being given out caught down the leg side on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir.

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

'Woolmer would have taken Pak cricket to great heights'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pakistan's highest Test run-getter and former captain, Younis Khan has said that had Bob Woolmer, the late national head coach, been alive the country's cricket would have reached great heights.

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Modi visits landslide-hit Wayanad, meets victims

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Modi also visited one of the relief camps, which is home to many of those displaced in the massive landslides, and interacted with some of the survivors, including two children who lost their loved ones in the disaster that has claimed over 200 lives.

8 YouTube channels blocked for spreading disinformation against India

8 YouTube channels blocked for spreading disinformation against India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The government on Thursday ordered blocking of eight YouTube channels, including one operating from Pakistan, for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India's national security, foreign relations and public order.