Arundhuti Dasgupta And Amritha Pillay

Stories by Arundhuti Dasgupta And Amritha Pillay

In the name of the father

In the name of the father

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

Fathers and sons have had a vexed relationship throughout myth, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Why petchem will remain RIL's core business despite Jio

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Analysts remain confident RIL's refining and petrochemical segment will continue to support growth.

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

The L&T CEO who never wanted to retire

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

As A M Naik stepped down as L&T CEO, there are some things he still needs to take care of. And given his love for his company that's not the last we are going to hear of him yet.

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

How Eureka Forbes remains relevant 25 years on

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2017

The company behind brands like Aquaguard focuses on technology to differentiate brand, rethinks communication strategy.

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Cops use the Game of Thrones way into millennial hearts!

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2017

City police, metros, airports, even power utilities are using pop culture and social media to reach the young and encourage public ownership of public services. Amritha Pillay reports.

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Rediff.com   30 May 2017

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide.

Holy cows, global and local

Holy cows, global and local

Rediff.com   19 May 2017

Many scholars have suggested that the importance of the cow and her association with the pantheon grew with the growing influence of the cult of Krishna,' says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

L&T Infotech: 20 years is time for a facelift

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

L&T Infotech hits the refresh button, rebrands itself as LTI With a new name, colour palette and business focus, L&T Infotech looks to break free of its past

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Rediff.com   11 May 2017

Not only is the number of native language users set to grow faster than English users over the next five years, these users are more likely to lead a more active digital life. Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania find out how brands are rethinking digital marketing plans to accommodate this.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Exit interview: What's next for Mudra CEO Madhukar Kamath?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'Degrees get you into the room, it is the attitude that counts,' says adman Madhukar Kamath.

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Making the Ganga, Yamuna people is good

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

According personhood to the Ganga and Yamuna is probably the best way to ensure the protection of natural resources, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Achche din for India's infrastructure sector is miles away

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

An analyst says, due to excess capacity, investment in manufacturing will not be forthcoming

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Waves of global protectionism may nix 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Saudi Arabia is insisting on 'In Kingdom' total value-addition requirements

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Infra firms stay free of note ban effect

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

As infrastructure, power hardly deal in cash, its paucity has failed to affect their receivables

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Jio's new plans will add to Airtel, Voda's woes

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2017

Revenues of Airtel and Idea have been hit by falling realisation and analysts said margins would be affected by higher costs.

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

What to expect from RIL results on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2017

RIL's December quarter performance is likely to be muted

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Coming soon: rating system for infra projects

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

The new system is expected to give emphasis on various in-built credit enhancement structures.

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

In FY16-17 promoters infused Rs 1,700-cr equity in Adani Power

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The firm expects its recent equity infusion, debt refinancing and the compensatory rate to lead to a turnaround in its financial position.