Moira Herbst, BusinessWeek

Stories by Moira Herbst, BusinessWeek

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2008

Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares a new entry, but its Android may not debut until 2009's second quarter

Advice for today's market? Diversify wisely

Advice for today's market? Diversify wisely

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2008

Two pros say the fundamentals remain in times of market turmoil-and smart risk management can spare you financial pain in the long run

10 winning stocks in a losing market

10 winning stocks in a losing market

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2008

An S&P stock screen identifies the 10 best-performing stocks during a month that saw unprecedented market turmoil

Financial crisis: How to stop the panic

Financial crisis: How to stop the panic

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2008

It is possible to calm the waters, but it'll mean unlearning our post-Depression lessons

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

IBM, a solid play in troubled times

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2008

Big Blue ranks at the top of the list of defensive companies with its high level of recurring revenues and profitability, worldwide operations, and below-market valuation

Keep Wall Street out of the retirement business

Keep Wall Street out of the retirement business

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2008

Should we trust the folks who brought us Lehman and AIG with a privatized Social Security system? Should we trust them with our 401(k)s?

Wilbur Ross has $300 million to spend in India

Wilbur Ross has $300 million to spend in India

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2008

He now owns textile and auto parts plants worldwide

What the Freddie-Fannie bailout means for Asia

What the Freddie-Fannie bailout means for Asia

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2008

The effective nationalization of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae gives big Asian investors the guarantee they're looking for

US outsourcing drug research to India

US outsourcing drug research to India

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2008

US giants are rushing to partner with Indian and Chinese companiestapping their brainpower and saving millions of dollars in the search for breakthrough treatments

These septuagenarian CEOs can teach Gen Y lessons

These septuagenarian CEOs can teach Gen Y lessons

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2008

Seniors who run the show aren't the norm in business. But quite a number do.

In India, death to global business

In India, death to global business

Rediff.com   15 May 2008

How a violent - and spreading - Maoist insurgency threatens the country's runaway growth

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Videocon wants Motorola phone biz

Rediff.com   1 May 2008

The appliance maker seeks to buy Motorola's ailing cell-phone division to complement its telecom business; critics say it's not a good fit

It's boom time for mobile services in India

It's boom time for mobile services in India

Rediff.com   1 May 2008

Indians are using their cell phonessome 300 million have subscriptions, vs. only 30 million PCsas a "one-stop shop" for everything from e-mailing to banking

In India, MBAs remain in demand

In India, MBAs remain in demand

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2008

In contrast to the prospects for American B-school students, salaries for this year's graduates from top Indian MBA programs are up sharply

Another wave of H-1Bs on the way

Another wave of H-1Bs on the way

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2008

With visas set to max out quickly again, tech companies want more. Amid rising joblessness, does America need more skilled foreign workers?

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

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

Infy, Wipro getting most US work visas

Infy, Wipro getting most US work visas

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2008

The controversy over visas for high-skilled workers from abroad is about to get hotter. H-1B visa program was set up to allow firms in US to import the best in technology, engineering, and other fields when such workers are in short supply in America. But data released by the federal government show that offshore outsourcing firms, particularly from India, dominate the list of companies awarded H-1B visas in 2007.