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Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Sony eyes 100% growth in KBC-4

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

After three editions of the hugely-successful Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV has bought the rights for the show this year.

Take a look at the new Sony Xperia Z2

Take a look at the new Sony Xperia Z2

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The phone will be available in stores from Monday.

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Justice Subramonium Prasad said though police have filed a status report listing the standard operating procedure for bomb detection and disposal squads and the guidelines to deal with bomb threats in schools, they have not submitted data on several key aspects.

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Sony does not plan to renew FIFA sponsorship contract

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Sony Corp does not plan to renew its sponsorship contract with FIFA, the governing body for world football, as the Japanese electronics maker needs to prioritise its restructuring efforts, people familiar with the matter said.

Sony is in a hurry! Xperia Z3 follows Z2

Sony is in a hurry! Xperia Z3 follows Z2

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

With slight adjustments in the construction and internal hardware department, won't it be interesting to know what changes made to the Xperia Z3 convinced Sony to bring out an upgraded mobile phone.

Soni Sori needs psychological counselling: NCW

Soni Sori needs psychological counselling: NCW

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A National Commission for Women member has stressed that Soni Sori, the tribal teacher arrested for alleged Maoist links, needs psychological counselling so that she gets over the mental trauma she had suffered in police custody.

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit Goenka has said in a letter to employees, according to sources. Goenka, who along with his father Subhas Chandra, was denied any interim relief against a Sebi order that barred them from holding the position of director or key managerial post in any listed company, in the letter ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) staff asserted that the merger of Culver Max (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is at a very important juncture. With the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) restricting him from holding a directorial or key managerial position in a listed company, Goenka told the employees that the ZEEL board has constituted an interim committee of senior executives to ensure smooth operations and day-to-day functioning.

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Sony sells Vaio; to cut 5,000 jobs globally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Japan-headquartered company will also streamline its TV business.

Sony slips in rankings of top laptop makers

Sony slips in rankings of top laptop makers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

After wresting the top slot among consumer laptop makers in the quarter ended December 31, beating the likes of Dell and HP, Japanese giant Sony has slipped to the third position in the quarter ended March 31.

Sony World Photography Awards 2016: 16 images that will blow your mind

Sony World Photography Awards 2016: 16 images that will blow your mind

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The 2016 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, organised by the World Photography Organisation, announces the shortlists for its Professional, Open and Youth competitions.

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Sony signs up as FIFA sponsor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

Sony signed a 305 million dollar deal with FIFA, its first global sponsorship agreement.

Sony, Wang win Asian badminton titles

Sony, Wang win Asian badminton titles

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Sony won the men's title beating Kuan Beng Hong of Malaysia 15-10, 15-5 while Chen defeated Japan's Morei Kaori wo the women's crown.

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Sony TV drags BCCI to court over IPL

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

A fresh row broke out over the issue of telecast rights of the Indian Premier League with Sony Entertainment dragging the Board of Control for Cricket in India to the Bombay High Court which restrained the Cricket Board from entering into any further agreement related to the Twenty20 tournament. Sony moved the High Court against BCCI's move to enter into a contract with World Sports Group after terminating its agreement with Sony on broadcasting rights in the country.

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

After CEO, Sony TV loses business head, others

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

On February 18, CEO Kunal Das Gupta had put in his papers. Company sources say around a dozen senior executives also resigned with Almeida on Thursday. Based on viewership ratings, Sony TV is currently a distant fourth in the rankings of entertainment channels, behind Star Plus, Colors, and Zee TV.

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

'Winning India cricket rights will give Sony monopoly'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

India's huge market is a major draw for sponsors and advertisers, who often plan product launches around major cricket events and book advertising slots in advance, which in turn leads to a race between broadcasters to secure content.

The Tallest Tiranga In India!

The Tallest Tiranga In India!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a 418 feet national flag, the tallest in the country, at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab's Amritsar district.

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

The Mystery of ZEE and DIIs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Why are DIIs holding such a high stake in Zee, which is beset with alleged governance issues? Perhaps they think Zee is a deep-value stock, observes Debashis Basu.

India-Aus series live on Sony

India-Aus series live on Sony

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The BCCI said it will produce live telecast of the upcoming Test series and distribute it through Sony TV.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: For those with deep pockets

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: For those with deep pockets

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra has premium look but one literally needs deep pockets to carry its larger than 6-inch real estate.

Top Maoist commander among 6 killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Top Maoist commander among 6 killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Six Naxalites, including "deputy commander" Punem Nagesh, his wife, and another female cadre, were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Wednesday, a police officer said.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Did Rekha like Shilpa's Sukhee?

Did Rekha like Shilpa's Sukhee?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

After throwing Ganpati parties, and then seeing him off, the actor hosted a special screening of her new film, Sukhee, in Mumbai.

Sony expects Rs 5,500 cr worth handset sales this year

Sony expects Rs 5,500 cr worth handset sales this year

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Sony expects sales to reach 4 million units in India.

Sony India eyes IT peripheral mart

Sony India eyes IT peripheral mart

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

To expand its product profile in India, Sony announced on Tuesday its entry into IT peripherals market, which, it hopes, would contribute 20 per cent to the Rs 1,600 crore (Rs 16 billion) targeted turnover for fiscal 2006.

Sony bags 'Devdas' rights

Sony bags 'Devdas' rights

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

Hacker may have stolen credit card information: Sony

Hacker may have stolen credit card information: Sony

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

In one of the biggest internet security breaches, a hacker broke into Sony's PlayStation video game online network and may have obtained access to personal data of about 77 million users.

Sony's Xperia Z Ultra is a great smartphone, but...

Sony's Xperia Z Ultra is a great smartphone, but...

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

Here's why it's not a phone which will appeal to many.

PIX: Television stars at Jay Soni's wedding

PIX: Television stars at Jay Soni's wedding

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Sanskaar actor Jay Soni got married on February 18.

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Sony makes exception for India on CRT TVs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

The move comes on the back of the potential for the conventional televisions in India. Industry watchers said high-end televisions were gaining popularity in urban markets, while first-time buyers and rural markets prefer conventional televisions. Globally, Sony has taken a strategic decision to exit from the CRT TV business from this month-end due to a slow demand. Sony had reduced LCD prices to align with Korean duo LG Electronics and Samsung a few months back.

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Spice may buy 39% stake in Sony TV

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Flush with cash from his wireless telephony company's sale, industrialist B K Modi is negotiating to acquire 39 per cent stake in Indian television company, Multi Screen Media, earlier known as Sony Entertainment Television. Modi, who was earlier eyeing the 32 per cent stake held by Indian shareholders, is now looking at acquiring an additional 7 per cent held by trusts. He is also planning to re-brand the television channel as Sony Spice TV.

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Another Bilkis convict seeks SC review of remission verdict

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Djokovic opens up on texting Kohli, admiring his career

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Djokovic stated that he and Kohli have known each other for a few years

'He's the emperor and we bow down in admiration'

'He's the emperor and we bow down in admiration'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'He is not just an irreplaceable force of nature but represents mega stardom in a way that only he can!!!!!'

Sony warms up for new game plan

Sony warms up for new game plan

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

By winning FIFA broadcast rights and focusing on new genres, Sony Six hopes to create a niche.

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Congress rules out resignation by Ambika Soni

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Congress party has categorically ruled out resignation by Minister for Culture and Tourism Ambika Soni over the Ram Sethu issue.

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Sony TV hits a jackpot with Jassi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

Sony Ericsson to make mobiles in Chennai

Sony Ericsson to make mobiles in Chennai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Mobile phone major Sony Ericsson will manufacture mobile phones in Chennai, a top company official said ion Wednesday.