Manavi Kapur And Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Manavi Kapur And Alnoor Peermohamed

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.

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.

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

'Nehru was singularly clear sighted about the international political situation.'

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.

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.

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.

India outshines US in internet user base

India outshines US in internet user base

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

India now has 402 million internet users - second only to China.

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com   30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

IIMs, passouts on sticky wicket as Flipkart defers recruitment

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

While only the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has voiced its concerns so far, the company says it has done so due to the ongoing restructuring of its business

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.