Surabhi Agarwal &Amp;Amp; Kavita Chowdhury

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal &Amp;Amp; Kavita Chowdhury

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Google's new ad-block service may not find many takers in India

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2014

Internet giant Google Inc is 'experimenting' with a service that will enable web surfers to block out all advertising for a small monthly fee of $3 or below.

PM came, saw and left without uttering a word

PM came, saw and left without uttering a word

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2014

For three days, no business has been transacted in the Rajya Sabha with the Opposition digging in its heels.

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

WTO talks on ITA-II collapse, India heaves sigh of relief

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2014

India has been opposing the pact as ITA will only benefit the country when its domestic manufacturing is robust.

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2014

Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.

Success mantras HCL Tech chief follows to get things done

Success mantras HCL Tech chief follows to get things done

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Anant Gupta, HCL Technologies' chief has an amazing success formula to get things done.

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Uber mired in controversies; debacle to hit other taxi services

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2014

Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Decks cleared for Insurance bill, if Parliament is not disrupted

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2014

Currently, the select committee is considering the Bill.

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Congress backs government on Insurance Bill at panel meet

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

The Left parties, Janata Dal (United), and two other Opposition members on the committee opposed raising the foreign direct investment limit in the insurance sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent.

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

India under pressure, as China, US ink trade pact

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

Govt says Information Technology Agreement will be beneficial to India only when domestic manufacturing is robust

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2014

The Kolkata-based firm already has a presence in 22 states with over 2,000 branches and 5.9 million borrowers.

We aren't scared of criminal prosecution, says NCP's Majeed Memon

We aren't scared of criminal prosecution, says NCP's Majeed Memon

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2014

If the BJP stays away from controversial issues like the idea of a Hindu state, treats minorities equally, then there is no reason why the NCP should not consider aligning with them, National Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party and Rajya Sabha member Majeed Memon tells Kavita Chowdhury

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Banks seek fee for cooking gas subsidy

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

The banks argue since the scale of credits is unforeseen, they will have to bear an unknown cost of servicing these accounts.

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Why Jan Dhan scheme is keeping bankers worried

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Relaxation in KYC guidelines has helped meet the target but this could lead to money laundering and financial malfeasance, it is feared.

Is Jan Dhan really a success?

Is Jan Dhan really a success?

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2014

Government's financial inclusion mission is well intentioned, but it may be putting a severe strain on the banking sector.

BJP has little room or need for others

BJP has little room or need for others

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

Narendra Modi's ministry expansion makes disdain clear for others who are supposedly allies, quite unlike the Vajpayee-led National Democratic Alliance.

'Won't resign under any condition this time'

'Won't resign under any condition this time'

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party is gearing up for elections for the third time in one year. Party chief and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal says that the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to deceive people by projecting it as a "fight" between Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal, while the actual chief ministerial contest is between Kejriwal and Jagdish Mukhi. He concedes there is a 'Modi wave' in the country but that wouldn't affect his party' prospects in Delhi.

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2014

Aadhaar, an ambitious initiative of the previous government, has been used to initiate mandatory attendance for government officials, prisoner identification and by linking it to passports, mobile SIM cards and provident fund accounts.

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Is Pichai being groomed for top job at Google?

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2014

Pichai and Page may prove to be a great partnership - one an ace executor and other a tech visionary