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Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Want to holiday with the Avengers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

You can very soon!

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

What is Byju's doing with Disney?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Byju's acquires licences of hundreds of characters from Disney; to use cartoon characters to teach math, science.

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Won't allow H1B visa holders to replace US workers: Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

"We will fight to protect every last American life," Trump

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

George Clooney takes wife Amal to Disneyland!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

George Clooney's day out with his wife!

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday.

'Parveen, I remember not just the star...'

'Parveen, I remember not just the star...'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'...but the incredible person you were.' 'I am deeply thankful for having known you, for the love and the challenges we shared.' On Parveen Babi's 70th birth anniversary on April 4, Mahesh Bhatt pays tribute to the woman who held a special place in his life.

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

For Mickey Mouse, mobile is serious business

For Mickey Mouse, mobile is serious business

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Walt Disney Company is keen to capitalise on the subcontinents' burgeoning mobile space to reach new audiences.

IPL Media Rights: Disney Star bags TV deal; Viacom18 gets digital

IPL Media Rights: Disney Star bags TV deal; Viacom18 gets digital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Disney Star won the coveted IPL Indian sub-continent TV rights for a whopping Rs 23,575 crore, while Viacom18 grabbed the digital rights with a bid of Rs 20,500 crore at the media rights auction on Monday.

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Storytellers you can't ignore in an organisation

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The author analyses the different types of story tellers in an organisation and writes about how they influence other employees

If it's animation, it must be India!

If it's animation, it must be India!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Shruti Haasan: Don't judge me by one film

Shruti Haasan: Don't judge me by one film

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Shruti Haasan gets candid.

BBC to sell sales and publishing arm

BBC to sell sales and publishing arm

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

The BBC has invited Time Warner, Walt Disney and Berteismann to discuss possible bids for BBC Worldwide, the corporation's commercial sales and publishing arm.

Animation boom: Few can match India!

Animation boom: Few can match India!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Vijay Singh turns up heat

Vijay Singh turns up heat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

Lewis takes Funai lead

Lewis takes Funai lead

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

IPL 2023-27 media rights set to fetch BCCI $6.7 billion

IPL 2023-27 media rights set to fetch BCCI $6.7 billion

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

The BCCI will float tenders for IPL's media rights for the 2023-27 cycle as early as the coming week and complete the e-auction in two months.

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has terminated merger agreements with Zee Entertainment, which could have otherwise created a USD 10 billion media enterprise in the country.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Amazon, Reliance set to lock horns over IPL media rights

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Amazon's rivalry in India with oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries looks set to head to the cricket field, where they will likely battle media heavyweights for telecast rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with its hundreds of millions of viewers.

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Hurricane Matthew: What we know so far

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, strengthened as it barreled toward the southeastern United States after killing at least 140 people, mostly in Haiti.

Nooyi, Nadella among world's highest paid CEOs

Nooyi, Nadella among world's highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

8 CEOs on the list are female, and they far outpace the median pay for the Equilar 100 as a whole

Guess who turned 80!

Guess who turned 80!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Celebrating the timeless magic of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on its 80th anniversary.

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Chinese real estate giant to buy stake in Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Property giant Dalian Wanda Group Co said on Wednesday it would buy a stake in Spanish soccer champions Atletico Madrid for 45 million euros ($52 million), becoming the first Chinese company to invest in a premier European football club.

The most photographed destinations of 2015

The most photographed destinations of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

This list goes ahead to prove that people still love the touristy spots!

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

IPL rights base price doubles to Rs 32,890 crore in five years

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has pegged the base price for the combined IPL media rights at Rs 32,890 crore, nearly double the Rs 16,347 that Star Disney paid five years ago. Experts say that at these levels, there does not seem to be any profit-and-loss logic at play. It is more about what premium broadcasting companies are ready to spend for market share dominance. They point out that due to competition, they expect the final price to hit Rs 40,000-50,000 crore.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Why is Subhash Chandra RESTLESS?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The chairman of the Essel Group says he has settled 91.2 per cent of the estimated Rs 11,000 crore debt on the group's books.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Benoit Paire confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This has meant they have been barred from using any on site player facilities.

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Star to invest Rs 20,000 cr to expand sports coverage in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The network also unveiled a new brand identity for Star Sports across six channels and has renamed all the ESPN channels, subsequent to the buyout of ESPN Inc's stake in their 16 year old joint venture ESPN STAR Sports.

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Can Gondal's FAU-G tackle PUBG's withdrawal pangs?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

According to nCore Games, FAU-G will be based on real scenarios encountered by the Indian security forces to deal with both domestic and foreign threats, with its first level set against the Galwan Valley backdrop. The start-up is planning to monetise the venture through in-game purchase where people will be able to buy better items in the game like better armour for an enhanced gaming experience.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

TEN Sports deal to make Sony major cricket broadcaster

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The $385 million acquisition of TEN Sports is set to make Sony Pictures Networks a major cricket broadcaster in Asia as it seeks to expand its Twenty20-dominated portfolio. Sony Corp-owned SPN holds broadcast rights for the annual cash-rich Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament while also having the rights for the domestic leagues in South Africa and the West Indies.