Uday Shankar
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The Pavlova Project: A unique exhibition presents the life and work of legendary ballerina through her costumes
Lakshmisreeram •In a unique exhibition, Peggy Turchette of Boulder, Colorado presents the life and work of legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova through Pavlova’s costumes and couture mounted on dolls.
Poignant Song: Lakshmi Shankar's biography is affectionate but let down by its ordinary, casual storytelling
Lakshmisreeram •Lakshmi Shankar’s life holds great interest and Poignant Song outlines its broad contours, but the picture that emerges has not the excitement of light and shade, or depth and perspective.
BCCI's proposed Future Tours Programme proof of board's skewed priorities towards T20 cricket
G Rajaraman •A grand illusion is being created for the players to believe that their workload will come down just because the number of playing days has been brought down by 20 per cent in the next FTP. On the contrary, it is very evident that the FTP is being designed with broadcast revenue in mind.
IPL media rights auction: BCCI was committed to transparency and we've done that, says CEO Rahul Johri
Amitb •What the BCCI emphasised on at the end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights auction was the fact that they had delivered a transparent process.
IPL's media rights auction: It was about 'getting everything or losing everything' says Star India CEO
•After bagging the media rights for IPL for the next 5 years Star India CEO Uday Shankar said that instead of putting money on one/two segments disproportionately, the value that they put is a reflection of our reluctance to own one piece
Pro Kabaddi League's geographic spread to rise with addition of four new teams this season
•After the addition of the new teams season five would comprise 130-plus matches and the duration of the event would be increased to 13 weeks.
Commitments for Indian team jersey rights are too onerous, hence we won't bid, says Star India chief
Fpsports •Star India has backed out from entering a bid for the Indian cricket team jersey sponsorship rights after their four-year deal with the Board ends in March this year.
FICCI Frames 2016: A brainstorming session with the who's who of the media and entertainment industry
Fp Staff •Ficci Frames is India's largest media and entertainment industry's gathering where the who's who of the industry and top government officials brainstorm on various issues.
Star India enters Telugu GEC space, acquires 100% stake at Maa Television Network
Saye Sekhar •The deal value is touted to be at Rs 2,500 crore according to reports in the media. However, neither Star India nor Maa TV Network spelt out the deal size.
STAR India's sports punt
Anant Rangaswami •