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Every mobile user is a broadcaster, says I&B minister

Every mobile user is a content creator and broadcaster and has the moral responsibility to ensure the veracity of the information shared by them, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Marathi, Bengali among 5 languages to get classical tag

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved conferring classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

'Unconstitutional': HC formally strikes down govt's fact checking unit

After the third judge's decision, the Bombay high court on Thursday formally struck down the amended Information Technology Rules aimed at identifying and regulating fake and false content on......

'Chilling effect': HC quashes govt's fact checking unit order

The Bombay high court on Friday quashed the amended Information Technology rules aimed at identifying through a fact checking unit "fake and false" content against the government on social media......

Zee, Sony amicably settle disputes over their failed merger, to withdraw claims

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India on Tuesday said they have settled their six-month-long dispute related to the failed $10-billion merger and have agreed to......

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

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

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Tech and startup industry bodies have again pushed back against calls by telecom operators to bring over-the-top (OTT) services under a licensing regime similar to telcos, and open them up to......

Zee seeks $90 million from Sony for calling off merger

Zee Entertainment Enterprises has sought a termination fee of $90 million (around Rs 748.7 crore) from the Sony Group for calling off the $10 billion merger deal in January this year. Photograph:......

CCI refuses to pass interim order restricting Google

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Wednesday declined an interim relief order that would restrain Google from levying service fees on app developers until a final decision is......

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.' IMAGE: 'He is the only male actor in the '80s who made dance and fights look real. Karate and disco matlab......

Want A Job In The Movies? Click Here!

IMAGE: The Baahubali sets at Ramoji Film City. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ramoji Film City/Instagram The ministry of information and broadcasting is working on a proposal to set up a mega movie......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pankaj Udhas/Instagram Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as......

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.......

SEE: PM Modi honours Paralympic medallists

IMAGE: Indian paralympic Judoka Kapil Parmar meets PM Narendra Modi at his residence on Thursday. Photograph: Kind courtesy I&B Ministry/X Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India's trailblazing......

ICC delegation to Pakistan: Will India play in CT?

ICC delegation to discuss tentative schedule of Champions Trophy with PCB IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma with Pakistan’s Babar Azam. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters An ICC......

IPL 2024 gets high-tech umpiring with new 'smart replay' system

IPL to introduce Smart Replay System for quick, accurate reviews in upcoming season Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI The Indian Premier League (IPL) will introduce a Smart Replay System for quick,......

AIFF's grand plans to improve Indian football...

IMAGE: Head coach Igor Stimac has already advocated the need to select PIO players for the Indian team. Photograph: AIFF/X The All India Football Federation is exploring the possibility of......

Cricket in Olympics: Multi-billion dollar broadcast market, BCCI's push and ICC pitch perfect presentation

IMAGE: Cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 LA Olympics was an outcome of a ‘pitch perfect’ presentation alongside several major contributing factors. Photograph: Adnan......

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