Peerzada Abrar, Business Standard

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870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

Among urban users, 57 per cent mentioned a preference for accessing Internet content in vernacular languages.

Rents Hit Two Decade High!!

Rents Hit Two Decade High!!

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

The share of rent in consumption expenditure has risen to 6.58%, according to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-2024. This is the highest it has been in surveys going back to the turn of the millennium.

Infosys Brings AI To Australian Open

Infosys Brings AI To Australian Open

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

Infosys has launched a new array of AI-powered innovations and platforms for the 2025 Australian Open.

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

'Coming Months Could Be Eventful For Markets'

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'The shifts in US involvement in global conflicts and geopolitical alliances could introduce uncertainties.'

33 Years Before India Turns 'Old'

33 Years Before India Turns 'Old'

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'India is aging faster than many realise.'

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.'

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Udaan, India's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company, has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its internal corporate restructuring plan, according to sources. By consolidating into a single entity, the restructuring will enhance Udaan's agility and pave the way for various financing options, including the ability to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in India by 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.

'We Never Know What The Future Holds...'

'We Never Know What The Future Holds...'

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

'...I'll say this to my fellow Americans, the more ties that we have to more Indians and the more ways we can find to grow our economic and educational exchanges, the stronger America and India.'

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Vande Bharat All Set For The Mountains

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

The new Vande Bharat Express train is specially designed to operate seamlessly in Jammu & Kashmir's challenging winter conditions for the upcoming Katra-Srinagar rail route.

6 MF Entrants To Make 2025 Record Year

6 MF Entrants To Make 2025 Record Year

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

While Angel One and Unifi Capital have obtained the final licence, Jio BlackRock, Capitalmind, Choice International and Cosmea Financial Holdings have received in-principle approvals.

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies.

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Thousands Mourn Dr Singh

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

Dr Singh's eldest daughter Professor Upinder Singh gently reminded the gathering that this was a moment for prayer, not accolades.

Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Current Lok Sabha Sets Record For...

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The average age is 56, making the Lower House the oldest in India's parliamentary history and a year older than the previous Lok Sabha.

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

MF Equity Investments Top Rs 4 Trn For 1st Time

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

'We may see this momentum going into 2025 and may keep up with the demand, given the strong pipeline.'

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

Bengaluru-based Nestaway's co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global, Chiratae Ventures and Goldman Sachs, in a rare instance of a startup founder filing a criminal complaint against its investors. The investors have approached the Orissa High Court, seeking to quash the FIR filed in September last year with the Bhubaneswar Police. The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for January 9.

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

CAIT seeks action against quick commerce firms

CAIT seeks action against quick commerce firms

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) representing 70 million traders has written to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, drawing his attention to the alleged violations of laws and regulations by quick commerce (qcom) companies.

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

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