Avishek Rakshit And Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Avishek Rakshit And Alnoor Peermohamed

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Your favourite cup of tea could be in trouble!

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

The world-famous Darjeeling tea is losing its flavour even as it struggles with falling production, says Avishek Rakshit.

Flipkart gets $1 bn funding from Tencent, Microsoft

Flipkart gets $1 bn funding from Tencent, Microsoft

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Flipkart eyes another $500 mn from eBay, which seeks to merge India ops with it and exit business

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

The ex-employee alleges that she was asked to 'walk out' when she elevated the issue to her bosses at TVF.

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

The draft rules underline security parameters that digital wallet companies, such as Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik, will have to follow

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

JD(S) will help them build a competing app, which, will work on a cooperative model, where drivers will own the app and will decide prices which the customers will have to pay

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2017

A new management at one of India's oldest paint companies looks to revive the dormant paints brand, readies for a stiff fight with rivals.

Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

It is not clear whether the drop in offers is a fallout of demonetisation.

How Flipkart is countering Alibaba-led Paytm Mall

How Flipkart is countering Alibaba-led Paytm Mall

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

Seeks to cut biz costs by 10% for sellers across 24 verticals, by slashing fees and delivery charges.

Now, Paytm feels the Jio burn

Now, Paytm feels the Jio burn

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Ending Paytm's monopoly as the only wallet payment option on Uber, the ride-hailing service has decided to allow payments through Jio Money. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

There once was a pink Ambassador...

There once was a pink Ambassador...

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Most Indians have an Ambassador story. Avishek Rakshit chronicles what made this car such an indispensable part of India's cultural psyche.

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

This is the sixth consecutive markdown in the valuation of Flipkart by the US firm.

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Amazon's pantry division across 29 cities in India helps sellers sell FMCG products on its platform.

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Zomato is investing in setting up infrastructure, which existing restaurants will be able to use'.

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2017

The government is expecting to connect small towns with main metros through its Regional Connectivity Scheme

How soon can Vistara fly international?

How soon can Vistara fly international?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh discusses the airline's expansion plans and challenges with Alnoor Peermohamed.

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2017

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India.

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in 2016 and caught the fancy of people like GOQii's Vishal Gondal, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma and venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy. Amid hints from Elon Musk, Alnoor Peermohamed reports on Tesla's Indian entry.

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Infy CEO Vishal Sikka gets thumbs-up from investors

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2017

Investors also appreciate the role being played by the founders; analysts, too, remain unperturbed.

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its $35,000 Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in April last year.