Virat Kohli with the IPL trophy. (AP Photo) Mumbai: Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% franchise of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) which will include both men’s and women’s teams.Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchises are being acquired…
RR captain Ryan Prag (left) and a pink bus are being prepared for the Rajasthan Royals team ahead of the Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. A consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani has won the bid for the property. Rajasthan Royals Franchise Somani has led businesses in Ad Tech,…
New Delhi: As the IPL 2026 season gets underway, the biggest off-field story is the acquisition of USD 1.63 billion (GBP 1.2 billion) by a consortium led by US-based businessman Kal Somani. While Somani has been a minority investor in the one-time IPL-winning franchise since 2021, the move marks a historic turnaround, making the Royals…
Disney believes that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will break the $1 billion mark worldwide, even without an IMAX release. The film is slated for release on December 18, 2026 with stiff competition from “Dune: Part Three,” which will be shown in IMAX. To increase its box office potential, Disney is preparing a dynamic promotional campaign around innovative…
File photo of the IPL trophy. India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time, growing 13.4% year-on-year to $2.13 billion (Rs 18,864 crore). The industry has doubled in size in four years, with a CAGR of around 19%. Cricket accounts for 89% of the total recorded receipts, rising to 85% in…
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s career has taken off! The star has been moving from one blockbuster to another. He is on track to surpass his latest turn in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ directed by Ranveer Singh. Deepika Padukone As the Bollywood star with the most appearances in 1 billion Euro films. Bollywood actors with most Rs…