Manjeet Kripalani, BusinessWeek

Stories by Manjeet Kripalani, BusinessWeek

This cell phone also kills germs

This cell phone also kills germs

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2008

Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics

US recession and what needs to be done

US recession and what needs to be done

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2008

As the economy teeters between bad and worse, one question looms: What's the best course of action? Here's what can be done. And what can't

Indian pharma cos: Discoverers or copy cats?

Indian pharma cos: Discoverers or copy cats?

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2008

India's pharma companies are moving beyond generics to set their sights on the research and development of new drugs, but the risks are many

A WiMax breakthrough in India

A WiMax breakthrough in India

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2008

Tata Communications unveils an ambitious plan to become global leader in wireless broadband by launching the world's largest commercial network

Indian hospitals thrive on US patients

Indian hospitals thrive on US patients

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2008

More US health insurers are slashing costs by sending policyholders overseas for pricey procedures

What would Warren Buffett buy?

What would Warren Buffett buy?

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2008

S&P's latest screen tracking the Berkshire bigwig's investing criteria uncovers 60 attractive names.

Hyundai bets big on India and China

Hyundai bets big on India and China

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2008

The Korean automaker plans to boost production in both fast-growing markets with new plants, and fresh models for local and export consumption

How Toyota trains India's teens

How Toyota trains India's teens

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2008

The carmaker's Bangalore institute aims to give poor teenagers a leg up and produce skilled workers for the subcontinent's auto boom

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

3 things that Vikram Pandit plans for Citi

3 things that Vikram Pandit plans for Citi

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2007

Vikram Pandit has taken the helm at the troubled financial-services giant. He talks about the road back.

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Billionaire marriages: Why get hitched?

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2007

With Google CEO Larry Page's wedding planned for Dec. 8, BusinessWeek takes a look at what billionaires risk when they tie the knot.

Why global giants are rushing to Orissa

Why global giants are rushing to Orissa

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2007

The state's mineral reserves are attracting the world's largest metals companies, but local tribes won't give up the rights without a fight.

How India clusters growth

How India clusters growth

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2007

By applying new management tools to traditional hubs of manufacturing -- such as Tamil Nadu's leather trade -- local firms boost competitiveness and quality.

India's Cipla: New prescription needed?

India's Cipla: New prescription needed?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2007

The drugmaker has enjoyed big success with low-cost alternatives to AIDS and other high-priced drugs. But NGOs are taking away sales.

Subprime woes scare Indian IT firms

Subprime woes scare Indian IT firms

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2007

The collapse of mortgage lenders in the U.S. is slowing the pace at some of India's fast-growing IT companies.

The rise and rise of Indian companies

The rise and rise of Indian companies

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

Newly confident, they're climbing the Asia BusinessWeek 50 with global ambitions.

The exponential power of 'Chindia'

The exponential power of 'Chindia'

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

New joint ventures between Indian IT service firms and their Chinese counterparts hint at the formidable bilateral economy that could emerge.

Cheap cars: After Tata, auto giants join race

Cheap cars: After Tata, auto giants join race

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

With Tata Motors about to unveil a low-cost, very small car, automakers from Europe and the U.S. are poised to jump into the market

India is the jewel in IBM's global crown

India is the jewel in IBM's global crown

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

From inking deals to hiring top workers, Big Blue is beating its tech services rivals

Behind the miracle: India's mighty movers

Behind the miracle: India's mighty movers

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

This elite group of business, political, and cultural leaders is helping transform India into a 21st century economic power in Asia and beyond