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Ticketplease.com brings 2013 to a close with many exciting events
MUMBAI: Ticketplease.com, one of India’s largest entertainment ticketing portal has been consistently delivering successful Movie and Event associations in 2013. This year has been a witness to their success streak where in ticketplease.com has partnered with movies like Once upon a time in Mumbai Dobara, Madras Café, Boss, Bhaji in Problem, Hunger Games 2 & What the fish to name a few. Also on event front in 2013, ticketplease.com has handled ticketing and registrations of Large Scale Sporting events like Vadodara International Half Marathon ( attended by more than 2 lakh individuals) to Musical Concert by Arijit Singh (Attended by 30000 audience) to choicest of Navratri events in Mumbai, Delhi & Pune.
The latest addition to this list is Goa’s premium beach music festival, Budweiser Supersonic 2013 as their official ticketing partner for both online and on ground box office ticket sales as well as several value added on-ground services for the event happening from 26th -30th December 2013 at Candolim Beach,Goa. The festival boasts of a super line up of both international and local artist viz: Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, Benny Benassi, BT, Booka Shade, John ‘00’ Fleming, Sanjay Dutta, Ma Faiza, Pearl, and many more.
Ticketplease.com offers innovative and convenient ticketing solutions to its consumers who can book their tickets for movies and events. With a widespread presence across all Metros, II Tier & III Tier cities and a vast mobile outreach, Ticketplease.com ensures a seamless and efficient ticket booking experience to their target audience with many offers, discounts and value deals reaching out to around 100 million Indians through online, mobile and retail mediums.
Speaking about this association, Ashish Doshi, CEO, Ticketplease.com, said “In our constant endeavour to create value based proposition for our business associates by creating additional touch points for maximizing revenue & for our end customers by giving them optimum value for every buck they spend with us. I am happy to share that we will be closing this year on a very successful note and are working towards ensuring that the momentum of this growth reaches new levels in 2014.”
Apart from Supersonic there are many other event offerings available for booking on ticketplease.com platform, there are plays of historical importance like Shambhuji Raje in Pune, New Year Celebrations at Tulip Star, Juhu & Hotel Renaissance, Powai, Corinthian Club, Pune & Manali. Famous performers right from Mika Singh & Huma Qureshi to Jazzy B, DJ Akhtar & DJ Nyk feature in these apart from 300 kids shortlisted through registration process of India Kids Fashion Week 2014.
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
