Peerzada Abrar, Samreen Ahmad &Amp; Bibhu Ranjan Mishra

Stories by Peerzada Abrar, Samreen Ahmad &Amp; Bibhu Ranjan Mishra

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Srikrishna privacy report an original model for India: Nilekani

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2018

'Please don't forget there's still one final piece to fall in place, which is the Supreme Court judgment. Once that happens, it will be ready for being passed.'

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Tata Cha brews some nostalgia along with tea

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2018

Tata Cha cafes hope to create a feel of a roadside tea cart, casual college canteens, old Irani cafs and even the chai joints encountered on journeys through the Indian countryside.

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Now Tata's coffee at Starbucks' Seattle stores

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

Tata supplies coffee beans to over 100-odd Starbucks outlets in India but is now also looking to become a supplier of coffee for the Seattle-based company globally

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Zomato @ 10: How it plans to spread its wings further

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2018

It has once again returned to strong growth after a brief hiatus, spurred by the return of investors' confidence (and cash) in India's online food ordering sector.

Farm loan waiver a serious challenge for Kumaraswamy govt

Farm loan waiver a serious challenge for Kumaraswamy govt

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

The Karnataka CM with only 37 JD-S MLAs in the assembly is on shaky ground and overly dependent on the Congress for every decision, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2018

Capillary Technologies building AI-backed products to empower offline retailers

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Mumbai still the most expensive Indian city for expats

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, which has a high population of expatriates driven by the information technology sector, is getting more reasonable on cost of living

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

The tech giant's 'Recommendation Engine' leverages AI, machine learning and analytics to suggest training programmmes best suited for individual staff

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Britannia turns to new-age tech to beef up rural reach

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2018

Market experts say that of the total 600,000 villages in India, under two per cent or around 10,000 villages contribute to about half of the rural consumption in the country. Targeting these villages and ensuring that penetration is strong is key for most consumer goods companies.

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

The search for authentic Indian cuisines ends here

Rediff.com   23 May 2018

This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

Rediff.com   18 May 2018

PhonePe wants to dethrone its Alibaba and SoftBank-backed rival, Paytm, claiming that additional capital that Walmart will bring to the table will help it grow much faster

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

How Tata Cha plans to brew a storm in a teacup

Rediff.com   15 May 2018

Tata Cha has chosen Bengaluru for its first four pilots which include large format stores of 1,200 sq feet and kiosks which will be in shopping malls, IT parks and at prominent street corners.

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

Most large companies have curbed their hiring plans in 2018-19 because they continue to invest in digital technologies.

HCL Tech will most likely overtake Wipro's revenue in Q1

HCL Tech will most likely overtake Wipro's revenue in Q1

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

Wipro said recently it was expecting its revenue growth to drop 2.33 per cent or stay flat between $2,015 and $2065 million.

From Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1K crore: The meteoric rise of Prataap Snacks

From Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1K crore: The meteoric rise of Prataap Snacks

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2018

Among the top 10 fastest growing consumer brands in the country, Yellow Diamond leverages the growing preference for local flavours in the snacks market, says Samreen Ahmad.

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

Siddaramaiah's biggest challenge is to win his own seat

Siddaramaiah's biggest challenge is to win his own seat

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2018

Caste composition is going to be a huge determinant for winning the constituency where Vokkaligas and Lingayats constitute a vast majority, which puts Siddaramaiah in a weaker turf given that he belongs to the Kuruba community.

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2018

Over the last years, taking the helm at Infosys has always had a strong resemblance with taking a roller-coaster ride