Karan Choudhury And Raghu Krishnan

Stories by Karan Choudhury And Raghu Krishnan

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

'India is a country where many of the problems need local solutions and some be solved using basic science.'

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Small traders hit by note ban, pain to linger for 3 quarters

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2017

In 50 days, 60% of the work force was let off in retail, agri, textile and other sectors.

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The Bansals losing out operational control of Flipkart comes at a time when global rival Amazon, in which Tiger Global holds a minority stake, is stepping up investment in India in an attempt to overtake the Bengaluru-based e-commerce firm.

All eyes on Uttar Pradesh, even Paytm's

All eyes on Uttar Pradesh, even Paytm's

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

The firm chooses UP for payments bank launch in February. Karan Choudhury reports.

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

In new year message, Sikka warns staff of automation, Premji talks of Wipro's core values

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

New affordable housing benefits not for urban poor

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

Effects of the new schemes launched under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana would be felt more in tier-II and tier-III cities, as not many budget or affordable housing projects are in the works in metropolitan cities.

The consortium powering India's space race

The consortium powering India's space race

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

ISRO has an opportunity to be the one-stop shop for satellite manufacturing, and Alpha Design is just the booster it needed.

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Govt to audit banking tech to check cyber crime

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

Computer emergency response teams will be strengthened with ethical hackers who will respond to cyberattacks.

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

After Ola, Flipkart, now Mobikwik founder guns for Paytm

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Accuses foreign-funded competition of 'capital dumping' to capture market, bats for stronger regulations for sector.

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

IT minister gives telcos one week for cashless action plan

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

The telecom companies have also been asked to urgently improve their infrastructure, as the government aims to digitise a host of services.

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Is it safe to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps?

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2016

Safety standards are thrown to the wind as government urges consumers to use mobile wallets at petrol pumps, Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury/Business Standard report from New Delhi.

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

Paytm has, since November 8, been on an overdrive, rolling out a series of features on its app including multi-language options for a no-holds barred access across the country. The company is now planning to make Paytm available on all types of mobile phones, going much beyond smartphones.

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

Both Indian firms have been in talks with investors for nearly a year to raise fresh funds of as much as $ 1 billion, but with little success so far.

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2016

The wedding celebrations show the controversial mining baron retains influence over elected representatives, whichever party is in power.

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Demonetisation hits resale of luxury homes

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

Modi's demonetisation move has hit the real estate market in Delhi and Mumbai

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Housing cos pin hope on cheaper loans

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2016

As PM talks of lower lending rates, housing companies prepare to cash in.

Meet the big gainers from Modi's demonetisation diktat

Meet the big gainers from Modi's demonetisation diktat

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, head of Paytm, says they'd achieve their 500-million user target by 2018, two years before the earlier aim.

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2016

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Why Theresa May won't go to Bengaluru IT firms

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2016

Theresa May's visit to a Bengaluru aerospace systems supplier is seen as the UK's strategy to pursue new defence deals.