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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.

AAP, Sena, BSP, TMC to skip Oppn meet on CAA

AAP, Sena, BSP, TMC to skip Oppn meet on CAA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has called the meeting on Monday to discuss a strategy on protests over the CAA and the NRC.

BJP, Congress share spoils in LS, assembly bypolls

BJP, Congress share spoils in LS, assembly bypolls

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on Sunday were set to share the honours in the Lok Sabha and assembly bye-elections in 13 states.

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Political parties say EVMs malfunctioned; EC says heat reason behind glitch

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Voting is being held in the politically sensitive Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, Palghar and Bhandara-Gondiya and Nagaland Lok Sabha seats.

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

'BJP may have a lot of money, but their organisational resources are weak'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Mamata is campaigning hard and not giving the BJP a walkover.'

Can the Panjshiris BATTLE the Taliban?

Can the Panjshiris BATTLE the Taliban?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Taliban is highly pragmatic and would regard it wasteful to resume military offensive to capture Panjshir. The Taliban's preference, historically, has been to keep the military option as the last resort, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

What can you do to prevent vision loss in glaucoma?

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, the nerve that is responsible for vision.

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

HDK releases audio clip on 'toppling' bid; Cong to act against MLAs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

"Without the knowledge of the prime minister, is it possible to do this," Kumaraswamy asked, saying Modi should come clean on the issue.

Suspense on 9 disqualified MLAs heightens; HC order on May 9

Suspense on 9 disqualified MLAs heightens; HC order on May 9

Rediff.com7 May 2016

"The hearing has been concluded. I will pronounce the judgment at 10.15 am on May 9," Justice U C Dhyani said in brief remarks counsel at the conclusion of nearly three hours of arguments on both sides.

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

'Lingayats frustrated with BJP after Yediyurappa's exit'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'BJP takes Lingayat support and later on they throw them out, ditch them and humiliate them.' After months of speculation Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa resigned from the chief minister's post. A powerful Lingayat community leader, Yediyurappa could not even complete his term, owing to the internal politics of the Bharatiya Janata Party. So how does Lingayat community view his exit? Congress working president, Karnataka state and Lingayat leader Eshwar Khandre speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, said, "The community which voted him and felt that they will lead the government are now disenchanted."

Knee pain? Don't ignore the symptoms

Knee pain? Don't ignore the symptoms

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

It is important to diagnose the problem early and identify solutions, says Dr Yash Gulati.

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Those who quit included deputy chief minister Y JoyKumar Singh.

'Covid or not, show must go on'

'Covid or not, show must go on'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Post-Covid world will be different from the pre-Covid world.'

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Where Ms Chawla seems to have erred is that she has not been able to build the desired credibility required to champion the cause she took to court.

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