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STAR joins Disney family

STAR joins Disney family

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

With the acquisition of Hotstar, Disney gets immediate access to the OTT market.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Rohit Sharma posted the Star Sports campaign video #HamaraBlueBandhan on his Instagram Reels.

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Stranger Things. Anek. Terminal List: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Promising new seasons of beloved shows, provocative stories and action packed dramas, Sukanya Verma says it's all there on OTT this week.

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

The Scene That Made Manoj Bajpayee Nervous

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

'There's this one scene in Gulmohar that belongs to Manojji and everyone was excited for him.' 'The evening before we were to shoot it, everyone, from Sharmilaji to the junior most actor, wished him luck.'
'He was suddenly nervous.'
'The next day, 14 actors, from Sharmilaji and Amol Palekar to Suraj Sharma, all watched him perform.' 'It was like being back in film school.'

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Thrillers, horrors and real-life inspired stories dominate the OTT scene this week.

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Loki & Lupin, Skater Girl & Sunflower: OTT Watch

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

From Asgard's naughtiest imp to Arsene Lupin's biggest worshipper in Paris, Sukanya Verma notes OTT is full of curious options this week.

Dom's Take: Not in your Control

Dom's Take: Not in your Control

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Dominic Xavier asks why the government wants to control what we watch.

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Coming Up: Movie Releases on OTT

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja lists the movies you can watch on OTT platforms soon.

SA T20s: The key areas for India to improve ahead of T20 World Cup

SA T20s: The key areas for India to improve ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

India will be looking to round off their T20 World Cup preparation with a marked improvement in their death bowling besides providing crucial game time to its untested players in the three-match series against South Africa.

Ind vs Aus: Harshal, Chahal's form in focus in decider

Ind vs Aus: Harshal, Chahal's form in focus in decider

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India will need their bowlers, especially Harshal and Chahal, to overcome their struggles ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Preview: Will Bumrah be part of Nagpur T20I?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

To everyone's surprise, the team management didn't play him during the high-scoring first T20I in Mohali, raising doubts whether he has still attained peak fitness or not.

Escaype Live Review

Escaype Live Review

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Promising plot falters in execution, observes Namrata Thakker.

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

The problem areas for India ahead of T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

With Ravindra Jadeja unavailable because of injury, will India include the left-handed Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik who is a designated finisher in the squad?

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Grim police. Politicians. Superheroes: On OTT This Week

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Grim police procedurals, dark superheroes, ghostly encounters, things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

'I don't have the audacity to be in a Sridevi remake'

'I don't have the audacity to be in a Sridevi remake'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'Because of what she has done to every one of her films, they are untouchable.'

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

What You Can Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Hybrid humans, missing movie stars, Korean reunion in Africa, aliens defeated by sound, discover tons of thrilling action on OTT this week.

OTT Releases COMING UP in June

OTT Releases COMING UP in June

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

It is going to be an exciting month on the OTT platform in June, as there is a lot of variety in store.

Asia Cup: Eliminated India face gutsy Afghanistan

Asia Cup: Eliminated India face gutsy Afghanistan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Winless in two matches, both India and Afghanistan are out of the tournament and Thursday's match between the two sides in Dubai has been rendered inconsequential.

Pet parenting. Housing dreams. Desert dramas

Pet parenting. Housing dreams. Desert dramas

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Rehabilitation of street kids, pet parenting, housing dreams, desert dramas and life changing magicians, Sukanya Verma suggests all this and more on OTT this week.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.

Is Ms Marvel Really EPIC?

Is Ms Marvel Really EPIC?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Ms Marvel's first episode did not bore me, but it made me question the very existence of the first Muslim superhero, observes Subhash K Jha.

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

How these Bollywood movies are becoming POPULAR!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at films which didn't do as well at the box office but are performing well on the digital platform.

Don't miss Kate Winslet this week!

Don't miss Kate Winslet this week!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Ross and Rachel end their super long break. Kate Winslet solves Easttown's grimmest mystery. Huma Qureshi gets political in Bihar. All this and more on OTT this week notes Sukanya Verma.

SHAH RUKH has a SURPRISE For YOU!

SHAH RUKH has a SURPRISE For YOU!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Ranveer cheers Arsenal... Regina explores Sri Lanka... Akshay takes the train...

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Dark Romance. A Child's Grief. Suspense.

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

From domestic noir to domestic animals, the themes range far and wide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations.

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

This July: Taapsee, Farhan, Shilpa on OTT

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This July, Bollywood stars Akshaye Khanna, Taapsee Pannu, Farhan Akhtar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Shilpa Shetty and Paresh Rawal will be seen on OTT screens.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

OTT This Week: Matrix. Masala. Mysteries

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sukanya Verma lists your picks.

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach Review

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach Review

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Criminal Justice 3: Adhura Sach is watchable for Pankaj Tripathi's brilliant portrayal of Madhav Mishra, observes Divya Nair.

Do Audiences Like HORROR COMEDIES?

Do Audiences Like HORROR COMEDIES?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the forthcoming films, and also looks back at how successful this genre has been in the past.

3rd T20: Focus on bowlers as India rest Kohli, Rahul

3rd T20: Focus on bowlers as India rest Kohli, Rahul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

It may be an inconsequential game on paper but Indian bowlers await another tough test against South Africa ahead of the T20 World Cup when the two teams meet in the final game of the three-match series in Indore on Tuesday.

Stories On The Next Page Review

Stories On The Next Page Review

Rediff.com10 May 2022

If the television remote clicks on Stories On The Next Page, it's perhaps worth a look. But it does not merit active seeking in the hunt for watchable content, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week.

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Laxmii bombs, Akshay moves to Ram Setu

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Plans for a Laxmii sequel have been scrapped.

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

B-Schools: Consulting Tops Interns Hires

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

...followed by financial services, IT, and sales and marketing.