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Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Cricket Australia withdraws Hindi advertisement

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Facing heavy fine for alleged promotion of tobacco, Cricket Australia has withdrawn a Hindi advertisement from the ongoing tri-series.

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

'We Know How To Protect Our Religion'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'If someone fiddles us on our religion then we will pay back five times more to that person. We have proved that time and again.'

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Sana Sultan Khan is giving contestants a run for their money on Bigg Boss OTT 3.

Online advertising takes off

Online advertising takes off

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Online Advertising has come of age as companies realise its potential. The online advertising market is expected to see phenomenal growth in the near future.

BJP MP wants MHA to probe if ISI, China prompting massive feedback to Waqf bill

BJP MP wants MHA to probe if ISI, China prompting massive feedback to Waqf bill

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Raising concern over the nearly 1.25 crore feedback submissions received by the parliamentary committee scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Bharatiya Janata Party member Nishikant Dubey has called for a probe into their sources, including in the possible role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and China.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Q4 margin show and recovery hopes drive gains in Campus Activewear

Q4 margin show and recovery hopes drive gains in Campus Activewear

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

From its lows over the past month, the stock of footwear major Campus Activewear gained 13 per cent to Rs 280.4 a share. The gains came on the back of better than expected operating profit margins in Q4, reduction of debt and expectations of market share improvement. The company expects volume growth, which has thus far missed expectations, to recover going ahead on the back of multiple triggers.

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court Tuesday granted one-week time to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved to issue a public apology in the misleading advertisements case, but said it was not letting them 'off the hook' now.

Study advertising, journalism

Study advertising, journalism

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

MET Institute of Mass Media announces admissions for the Advance Diploma in Mass Media (ADMM).

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

E-commerce, start-up boom swells India's advertiser base

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

In first major growth in 5 years, 2,000 advertisers were added in Jan-Sep 2015.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

BCCI wants Gambhir to replace Dravid as India coach?

BCCI wants Gambhir to replace Dravid as India coach?

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Gambhir has been approached by the BCCI to gauge his interest.

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has flagged possible anti-competitive concerns with respect to the proposed USD 8.5-billion Viacom18-Star India merger and has sought detailed responses from the parties concerned, sources said.

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The feud between Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and revolting Executive Council members took another ugly turn after a dozen of them shot off a letter to senior IOC official Jerome Poivey accusing the legendary athlete of running the organization in an "autocratic" manner.

Facebook rolls out 'bandwidth targeting' for advertisers

Facebook rolls out 'bandwidth targeting' for advertisers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Advertisers like Vodafone in India are already testing these new targeting capabilities with good early results.

Was apology published in newspapers? SC asks IMA chief

Was apology published in newspapers? SC asks IMA chief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The court also observed that the apology needs to be published in the newspapers by Asokan personally and not from the funds of the IMA.

Advertising guidelines for education sector soon

Advertising guidelines for education sector soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

During the first half of 2010, the sector topped the chart in print advertising.

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Weizmann to move court against Western Union on trademark, logo issue

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Mumbai-based Weizmann, part of a diversified group, will take to court its former partner Western Union Holdings, the American money-transfer giant, alleging that the United States-based company has imitated its trademark and logo. This, its lawyers say, constitutes a case of infringement and dilution of its intellectual-property rights.

NCA not open to all! BCCI rubbishes fake news

NCA not open to all! BCCI rubbishes fake news

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The BCCI on Friday rubbished "fraudulent advertisements", promising admission into its National Cricket Academy in lieu of money and clarified that the entry into the elite facility in Bengaluru is a "merit-based process".

Our most-loved advertising icons

Our most-loved advertising icons

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Here is a look at the most loved advertising icons starting from the more recent Zoo Zoo to the age-old Murphy Baby and also the globally popular Ronald McDonald.

Marico to gain from double-digit growth, rural revival

Marico to gain from double-digit growth, rural revival

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Concerns have been raised over Marico's exposure to Bangladesh in the wake of turmoil in that country. However, the management reiterated expectations of growing domestic business at double digits and maintaining international growth. Marico scaled up its food business by 4 times between FY20-24 and aims to double it again in the next three financial years.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

'Individuals focused on monetary gain': P T Usha hits back

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

IOA president P T Usha on Sunday slammed the revolting executive council members, saying they 'seem more focused on self-serving power play and monetary gain'

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Adidas apologises for controversial ad featuring Bella Hadid

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The 1972 Munich Olympics are still remembered as one of the darkest days in sporting history. Palestinian terrorists, representing the militant group "Black September," killed 11 members of Israel's Olympic team after taking them hostage.

Misleading ads: SC mulls contempt proceedings against Patanjali

Misleading ads: SC mulls contempt proceedings against Patanjali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved for prima facie violation of the undertaking given by it in the court about its products and also about statements claiming their medicinal efficacy. A bench of justices Hima Kohli and A Amanullah issued a notice to Patanjali Ayurved and its managing director asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them.

Mumbai hoarding crash: Owner of ad co has 23 cases, was held for rape

Mumbai hoarding crash: Owner of ad co has 23 cases, was held for rape

Rediff.com15 May 2024

After Monday's hoarding crash in which at least 14 people died, he has been absconding, while a case under IPC section 304 (causing death by negligence) was registered against him at Pantnagar police station in the city.

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Complaint filed against Flipkart, Bachchan for 'misleading' ad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Traders' body CAIT has filed a complaint with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs against a Flipkart advertisement featuring Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan on the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, terming the advertisement as "misleading". The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in its complaint to the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) termed the advertisement "misleading" and against the country's small retailers. It has also sought withdrawal of the advertisement, according to a statement. CAIT demanded that a penalty be imposed on Flipkart as per relevant provisions of the Consumer Protection Act for "false or misleading advertisement" and imposition of a Rs 10 lakh fine on Bachchan.

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Try your hand at advertising

Try your hand at advertising

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

Mercantile Advertising is looking for an account manager, business development executives, management trainees and copywriters.

BJP Tops Google Ads Spend In 2023, Guess Who's 2nd?

BJP Tops Google Ads Spend In 2023, Guess Who's 2nd?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Surprisingly, the BJP's nearest rival in ad spend was not the Congress, but the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

EC asks Karnataka govt to stop ads on its work in Telangana papers

EC asks Karnataka govt to stop ads on its work in Telangana papers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a letter to the Karnataka chief secretary, the Commission said the state government did not obtain prior approval from it for publishing the advertisements, an action violative of the poll code instructions issued to central and state governments years ago.

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

The Man In Shraddha Kapoor's Life

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Shraddha Kapoor recently confirmed her relationship status when she posted her thoughts about Rahul Mody.

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

India's exit: Advertisers seek rebate

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Though advertisers cannot force re-negotiations on ad rates, as they are bound by contracts, the dip in viewership and waning interest among Indian viewers is irking them.

EC issues 2 notices to Rajasthan Congress over poll ads

EC issues 2 notices to Rajasthan Congress over poll ads

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The poll panel has asked state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra to respond to the notices by 3 pm on Thursday and 7 pm on Friday, respectively.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The evolution of the advertising agency

The evolution of the advertising agency

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

In conversation with Anil S Nair, CEO & Managing Partner at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi India.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

The most viewed advertisements of 2010

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

These advertisments struck a chord with people because of their creativity and innovation.