Raghu Krishnan &Amp;Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Raghu Krishnan &Amp;Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

How the Infosys founders are giving back to the start-up ecosystem

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

'In certain sectors we want to become catalysts, in others we want to encourage.' S D Shibulal discusses Axilor Ventures with Ayan Pramanik and Raghu Krishnan.

The Uber threat to Swiggy, Zomato

The Uber threat to Swiggy, Zomato

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

The ride-hailing company will soon launch UberEATS, which has been testing food and grocery deliveries since 2014, in India. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Why exactly did ICICI Bank block PhonePe?

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

ICICI Bank says it blocked all UPI transactions made through PhonePe due to security concerns.

ICICI Bank blocks Flipkart's payment app

ICICI Bank blocks Flipkart's payment app

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

This is the second instance of mainstream banks blocking services to new-age digital payments companies.

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2017

'India is a country where many of the problems need local solutions and some be solved using basic science.'

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Tiger Global gets into driver's seat at Flipkart

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

The Bansals losing out operational control of Flipkart comes at a time when global rival Amazon, in which Tiger Global holds a minority stake, is stepping up investment in India in an attempt to overtake the Bengaluru-based e-commerce firm.

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2017

People with merit are valued; not just degrees from prestigious institutions, Google CEO tells students at his old college.

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

In new year message, Sikka, Premji talk of challenges ahead

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

In new year message, Sikka warns staff of automation, Premji talks of Wipro's core values

Foxconn eyeing Ahmedabad, Gurgaon to make iPhones

Foxconn eyeing Ahmedabad, Gurgaon to make iPhones

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

The Taiwanese maker is adopting a model of setting up smartphone assembly lines in multiple cities across India.

The consortium powering India's space race

The consortium powering India's space race

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2016

ISRO has an opportunity to be the one-stop shop for satellite manufacturing, and Alpha Design is just the booster it needed.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Legion now hacks accountants' data

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

The hacking group say they will release information on those who help mask the rich.

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

A pod-like vehicle, which can touch top speeds of close to 1,200 km an hour, will make this amazing feat possible.

Morgan Stanley's 38% trim in value adds to Flipkart's woes

Morgan Stanley's 38% trim in value adds to Flipkart's woes

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

The US-based firm has marked down the value of Flipkart for the sixth time, the latest at a time when it has been struggling to raise funds at a valuation higher than or equal to $15.2 billion.

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Flipkart staring at Amazon's $5-bn challenge

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

Amazon has committed over $5 billion to grow its business in India so far and says it will pump in more capital as and when needed, a big worry for rival Flipkart which has been struggling to raise funds over the past couple of months.

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Post-valuation, Flipkart, Ola struggle to raise funds at peak price

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

Both Indian firms have been in talks with investors for nearly a year to raise fresh funds of as much as $ 1 billion, but with little success so far.

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

G Janardhana Reddy, still a force in Karnataka politics

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2016

The wedding celebrations show the controversial mining baron retains influence over elected representatives, whichever party is in power.

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Amazon's $1 billion loss to further take shine off India's e-commerce industry

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2016

Amazon's huge investment of $80 million a month didn't win it favour over customers during the festive season, with rival Flipkart selling more goods, reports Alnoor Peermohamed from Bengaluru.

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2016

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D. Alnoor Peermohamed and Anita Babu report.