Karan Choudhury &Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Karan Choudhury &Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar talks of what's on and what lies ahead for the Indian space agency.

Ola vs Uber: A bitter battle in Karnataka

Ola vs Uber: A bitter battle in Karnataka

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

The firm is fighting a court battle over new rules that mandate licensing & cap fares that remove surge pricing.

For major e-commerce players, discounts still the way forward

For major e-commerce players, discounts still the way forward

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

It is still "discounts" that e-commerce players have to rely on to bring in customers, though they might claim otherwise.

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Ola accuses Uber of violating local laws, run business for profit.

Nikesh Arora's exit clouds fresh funding from SoftBank

Nikesh Arora's exit clouds fresh funding from SoftBank

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Experts believe more efforts would be needed in future funding rounds.

Masa and I are still in love with each other: Nikesh Arora

Masa and I are still in love with each other: Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora patiently answered all questions and responded to remarks and observations.

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Sellers on platform listed products out-of-stock on Monday against increased commission, fees on returns.

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Infosys shareholders happy with real 'Sikka'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

Stamp of approval on CEO's strategy and long-term goal for the company

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The move comes after Flipkart decided to pass on shipping costs to its sellers, including charging them for reverse logistics.

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

The tax, in lieu of local levies, will be imposed at the first point of a financial transaction.

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

The development comes close on the heels of Uber planning to invest substantial part of $3.5 bn Saudi money in India.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

If successful, this would increase capacity to hurl small satellites into space, meeting both local demand and serving global customers.

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

Analysts say consumers would be the real winners.

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

Flipkart, Amazon & Paytm have raised commissions from sellers.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.