Ranjita Ganesan &Amp;Amp; Arnab Dutta

Stories by Ranjita Ganesan &Amp;Amp; Arnab Dutta

Drink the wine, my friends

Drink the wine, my friends

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2019

Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

India likely to get new Parliament building in 2022

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2019

According to plans, the new structure will be more energy efficient, fitted with all modern amenities like multilevel parking facility, centralised air conditioning systems and solar panels, reports Arnab Dutta/Business Standard.

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2019

In the coming weeks, online retailers are expected to further raise the pitch with shopping festivals, discounts, and cashback offers.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2019

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Bharat punctures hopes of boost in FMCG demand

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2019

Recent data from market analytics firm Nielsen shows that the rural market in the country's 630,000-odd villages is pulling down the overall FMCG business.

575,000 homebuyers waiting for Amrapali-like verdict: Anarock

575,000 homebuyers waiting for Amrapali-like verdict: Anarock

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2019

Mumbai metropolitan region, comprising Mumbai city, Navi Mumbai and Thane, leads the pack (in delayed projects) with 210,000 units at an approximate valuation of Rs 2.34 trillion.

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Samsung India hands pink slips to cut flab

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2019

The move, however, is unlikely to prompt its rivals in India - Chinese manufacturers like Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi - to do the same.

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Challenges facing the draft food label norms

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2019

The regional players are outrightly opposed to the idea, while MNCs are looking for procedural changes that, they say, will align the labelling criteria with global practices.

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

How Mondelez plans to boost sales of Brand Cadbury

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2019

To lure health-conscious consumers, who prefer lower intake of sugar, Mondelez is launching a variant of its most sold product Dairy Milk bar with 30 per cent less sugar.

Why so many die climbing Everest

Why so many die climbing Everest

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2019

Long queues near the top prolonged the wait times this year, causing oxygen tanks and physical endurance to drain on the way down. The 'traffic jams' likely contributed to the death of 11 people including three Indians.

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com   29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

Huawei India: Latest victim of US, China trade war

Huawei India: Latest victim of US, China trade war

Rediff.com   28 May 2019

Without Google's Android operating system, Huawei may have to put off new launches.

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Mexican fast-food major Taco Bell plans to be in India soon

Rediff.com   16 May 2019

Taco Bell operates through over 500 restaurants in 30 countries outside the US. In the US, it has around 7,000 restaurants.

How Indian handset cos lost to the Chinese

How Indian handset cos lost to the Chinese

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

'The Chinese outdid them in the price game and turned the competitive dynamics at the lower end of the handset market from price to value.'

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Kareena swears by her diet tips... Will you?

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

She is Bollywood's favourite nutritionist. So why are some people in the medical fraternity raising red flags about Rujuta Diwekar's advice?