Arnab Dutta, Samreen Ahmad And Urvi Malvania

Stories by Arnab Dutta, Samreen Ahmad And Urvi Malvania

Meals or mobiles, he sees an opportunity others don't

Meals or mobiles, he sees an opportunity others don't

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

'In two years there will be consolidation. Look at the Indian brands now. Only three of us are surviving, many others have died. What will differentiate us are two things -- timing of our launches in the market and the communication to the consumer," Narendra Bansal, CMD of Intex, tells Arnab Dutta.

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Brands court a new icon: Sindhu!

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2016

The Olympic silver medalist could charge between Rs 75 lakhs and Rs 1 crore per endorsement.

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Medal win opens up brand endorsement gates for Sakshi

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

A bronze medal in wrestling gets brands talking about a potential endorser joining the ranks of past Olympics stars from India, Abhinav Bindra and Vijender Singh

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Patanjali to spend Rs 500 crore on cow protection

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2016

The four 'gaushalas' or cow shelters will work on improving productivity of Indian cows up to 10 times

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2016

The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

After Kohli, Ashwin strikes gold with 8 brands in the bag

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

Off-spinner R Ashwin is matching Indian batsmen at their game

McDonald's arbitration cleared by Delhi HC

McDonald's arbitration cleared by Delhi HC

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

Differences between Bakshi, his wife and McDonald's India emerged in mid-2013.

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

Ash content is now allowed up to 1%, the new notification has proposed to increase it to 2% for seasonings or tastemakers.

2,240 customers receive cheapest smartphones!

2,240 customers receive cheapest smartphones!

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2016

After a delay of five months, Ringing Bells managed to dispatch the first lot of Freedom 251 smartphones.

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

For every Rs 251 handset, Ringing Bells bears a loss of Rs 920!

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Promoter says he sold a third of his firm to deliver Rs 251 handset.

Bollywood's new box office trend

Bollywood's new box office trend

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Disney's The Jungle Book has taken the box office by storm.

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Will Sultan be Salman Khan's BIGGEST film?

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2016

Advance booking and track record peg the film's opening collection at Rs 35 to 40 crore.

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Artificially intelligent smartphones in India by March 2017

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

Artificially intelligent smartphones will be able to offer solutions and suggestions based on user behaviour.

'Content revolution is under way in India'

'Content revolution is under way in India'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

'We are offering one year of free music and three months of free movies to a million users through MIUI8.'

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

When will Ringing Bells deliver the Rs 251 smartphones?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

According to the company, 200,000 handsets have already been shipped in the country for the first phase of delivery.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

Experts say Dhoni will continue to be relevant.

Despite leak, Udta Punjab makes Rs 10 crore on opening day

Despite leak, Udta Punjab makes Rs 10 crore on opening day

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

The film marks the second-most successful opening for leading man Shahid Kapoor after Shaandaar.

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Coca-Cola bottling plant in troubled waters again

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

Residents in the vicinity alleged over-exploitation of groundwater.

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Pahlaj Scissorhands

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

Pahlaj Nihalani's snip-friendly attitude is nothing new