Ritwik Sharma, Peerzada Abrar &Amp; Ashli Varghese

Stories by Ritwik Sharma, Peerzada Abrar &Amp; Ashli Varghese

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

Incidents like these are a wake-up call, says School Education Secretary Anil Swarup. 'Today, if a particular problem has been found, technology allows solutions to address it,' he says, suggesting alternatives such as printing and distribution of encrypted question papers on the day of the exam. Swarup wants electronic tracking to keep tab on who has access to and can, therefore, leak papers.

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

As in all successful comebacks, strong leadership will be key for the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

The war is on! Ritwik Sharma finds out what's next for the beauty retailer.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2018

Samsung eyes growth in consumer electronics business in 80 districts through its service vans, and adding over 250 service points and as many resident engineers.

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2017

India is a $180-billion automobile market, including vehicles and services. Of this, only $1 billion is online.

Building a 'Uber'culture

Building a 'Uber'culture

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

The cab-hailing firm needs to jettison its baggage of dysfunctional corporate and gender insensitivity, finds out Ritwik Sharma.

What young people want from their jobs

What young people want from their jobs

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'

A reskilling programme on steroids

A reskilling programme on steroids

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

At a time of massive job losses that is what the much-vaunted Indian IT sector needs. Ritwik Sharma reports.

A survivor's guide for AAP

A survivor's guide for AAP

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

The party needs to fight competition not by acting like others, but by finding a strong narrative of its own.

It is no longer about phones vs computers

It is no longer about phones vs computers

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

Seamlessly integrating multiple devices is becoming the single most important strategy for retailers, says Ritwik Sharma.

How VIP plans to keep younger rivals at bay

How VIP plans to keep younger rivals at bay

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

VIP Industries, the second largest luggage manufacturer in the world, is using the theory of constraints to improve its profits, reports Ritwik Sharma.

A curry button washing machine!

A curry button washing machine!

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2017

LG, Panasonic: Making in and for India LG and Panasonic are looking to revive their fortunes in India by building local insights into their new products.

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Now, avoid those long check-out queues

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

Companies are innovating with tech tools to ensure that you spend less time at the cash counter.

What ails Indian start-ups?

What ails Indian start-ups?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

The start-up story appears to be losing its sheen due to corporate misgovernance, financial mismanagement and gender discrimination.

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Why Whirlpool decided to change

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

The consumer durables player has modified its decades-old logo as it hopes to hold fresh appeal beyond 'mums' to include millennials, says Ritwik Sharma.