Manavi Kapur And Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Manavi Kapur And Alnoor Peermohamed

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

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.

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.

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.

Delhi's new Food Capital

Delhi's new Food Capital

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur visits Worldmark in New Delhi's Aerocity, which promises to become the state's ultimate foodie destination.

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.

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.

SoftBank writes off Rs 3226 cr in Ola, Snapdeal

SoftBank writes off Rs 3226 cr in Ola, Snapdeal

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2017

The news of markdowns in the value of Ola and Snapdeal comes at a time when both companies are in talks with investors to raise fresh funds to take on deep-pocketed competition.

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur profiles Sheikh Rafik Mohammed of Calicut, who has been appointed to the top military post in the Central Asian country.

Desh Deshpande: He is building India's largest start-up incubator

Desh Deshpande: He is building India's largest start-up incubator

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

To promote entrepreneurship in India's tier-II and tier-III cities, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande's Deshpande Foundation will open the sandbox in Hubballi. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Ola vs Uber: Drivers pay the price

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

While the cab aggregators offer incentives as they battle each other for more customers, drivers complain that their earnings have halved in the last six months. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Fly your name to the moon for Rs 500

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

Contributors to Team Indus project will have names etched on an object going to space.

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

How can we protect ourselves against superbugs?

iPhones for the classes and the masses

iPhones for the classes and the masses

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Alnoor Peermohamed reports on Apple's two-faced strategy to grow its base in India without compromising on premiumness.