18 And Ticking: The Booming IPL Business

A demure bride keeps her veil on the whole day, despite coaxing from in-laws. She won’t budge, not even for her new husband. Enter Rohit Sharma, and the veil is gone, revealing a star-struck, wide-eyed face. Elsewhere, Virat Kohli sees the number 18 all around him at a cafe and is baffled. Then viewers learn … Read more

Government Asks IPL To Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertising

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has urged the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television, saying it has a moral obligation to promote public health.The government’s request came ahead of the IPL season starting … Read more