Abhilasha Ojha, Business Standard

Stories by Abhilasha Ojha, Business Standard

Old film posters: Collectors' gems

Old film posters: Collectors' gems

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2007

Today, individuals are promoting old film posters as a valid art form and auctioning them, through varied platforms.

Can credit rating firms be unbiased?

Can credit rating firms be unbiased?

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

Apart from their competence, questions need to be asked about whether credit rating firms can be unbiased about a client who pays them.

A man-made disaster

A man-made disaster

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2007

The India Meteorological Department releases its long-range monsoon rainfall forecast only a few days prior to the actual onset of the monsoon, serving little purpose

Barefoot bankers, anyone?

Barefoot bankers, anyone?

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2007

Financial inclusion has become fashionable once again, and the formal sector -- banks and micro-finance institutions -- is straining every nerve to dole out these microscopic loans, and mostly failing because that is not their institutional design.

Hindustan Unilever: A name for corporate moulting

Hindustan Unilever: A name for corporate moulting

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2007

Unilever's shadow on HUL has been lengthening for some time. One indication recently was the change of name from Hindustan Lever, the identity that had been established in the country for half a century.

Market boom or corporate slump?

Market boom or corporate slump?

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2007

The stock market may be at a new high this month, but there isn't much reason to cheer if the "early bird" financial results of companies are anything to go by.

Software's new challenges

Software's new challenges

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2007

The export-oriented software industry has reacted in several ways to the negative impact of rupee appreciation on its financial performance, especially in the last (April-June) quarter.

Textile exports: Fixing the warp

Textile exports: Fixing the warp

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2007

While considering the options before it, what the government can do is revive the defunct Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme, which lapsed on March 31, 2007.

India on its way to agricultural recovery?

India on its way to agricultural recovery?

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2007

There are several positive indications at the macro level of agriculture which suggest that there could be change on the ground.

Broadcasting Bill: What purpose?

Broadcasting Bill: What purpose?

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2007

The problem with the Broadcasting Bill is that having stuck to the Constitutional view of freedom of expression in deciding what is and is not acceptable, the operational details worked out are less than satisfactory.

What price monetary policy?

What price monetary policy?

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

There is no shortage of liquidity, so interest rates in the overnight call money market continue to stay below 1 per cent.

Is advertising India's next BPO opportunity?

Is advertising India's next BPO opportunity?

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2007

Our core strength is that we communicate in English, are low-cost and have impressive skills in design and creatives

Will Kamal Nath's package bail out exporters?

Will Kamal Nath's package bail out exporters?

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

With the rupee expected to continue to appreciate, sops cannot be given endlessly, and exporters will have to learn to hedge their exposures.

Udit Narayan's son gets candid

Udit Narayan's son gets candid

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2007

Brand new anchor of Zee's most popular programme Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and singing maestro Udit Narayan's son has high ambitions.

Cinema of the underdogs

Cinema of the underdogs

Rediff.com   28 May 2007

Small-budget movies are making bigger hits than big-budget movies.

W&M: A great milestone for Mallya

W&M: A great milestone for Mallya

Rediff.com   21 May 2007

Mr Mallya's United Spirits, the third-largest spirits group in the world, acquires both a global footprint and a quality label.

Radio cabs at your service!

Radio cabs at your service!

Rediff.com   15 May 2007

Most experts in the industry agree that there is an imbalance in demand-supply as far as radio cabs are concerned.

Bheja Fry making more money

Bheja Fry making more money

Rediff.com   4 May 2007

A small film made on a shoestring budget is on its way to becoming the surprise blockbuster of 2007.

How UTV plans to change TV viewing

How UTV plans to change TV viewing

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2007

It missed broadcasting's first wave but UTV is looking at an AIM listing and its projects include combining the best of Hollywood and Bollywood.

Young desis off the beaten track

Young desis off the beaten track

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2007

Find out all about overseas Indians in alternate professions with huge fan followings.