Shivani Shinde &Amp;Amp; Peerzada Abrar

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New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

'Of course, people will have to carry documents all the time. There is overall uncertainty in living in the US.'

Tech startups worth $100 bn set to pursue IPOs by 2027: Rainmaker Group

Tech startups worth $100 bn set to pursue IPOs by 2027: Rainmaker Group

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2025

More than 30 technology startups, collectively valued at $100 billion, are poised to go public by 2027, signalling a potential rebound in India's stock market activity, according to a report by investment bank The Rainmaker Group. Walmart-owned Flipkart, financial technology (fintech) leader PhonePe, SoftBank-backed Lenskart, Razorpay, Zetwerk, and Meesho are among the top companies preparing to go public in India.

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2025

In its highest ever reduction in seller fees, ecommerce giant Amazon India has introduced zero referral charges on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below Rs 300. The move is aimed at boosting seller growth on Amazon.in and supporting hundreds of thousands small businesses across the country.

'Our industry outperformance is not a one-year story'

'Our industry outperformance is not a one-year story'

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

'What is working is quality management, great teams, engineers, platforms, and highly differentiated services.'

83% Engineers Jobless!

83% Engineers Jobless!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

51% GenZ want to build multiple income streams through side hustles, freelancing and other gigs.

PhysicsWallah files IPO papers via confidential route

PhysicsWallah files IPO papers via confidential route

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Physics Wallah has filed Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), a precursor to hitting the primary market from where the edtech Unicorn reportedly plans to raise around Rs 4,500 crore through IPO.

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Bessemer Venture Partners has closed $350 million in capital for its second dedicated India fund to back founders in the region, who build enduring companies.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

Can Meta, Google Curb Illegal Gambling?

Can Meta, Google Curb Illegal Gambling?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2025

The scale of illegal gambling and betting in India is staggering, with 1.6 billion visits recorded between October and December 2024 across four analysed platforms -- Parimatch, Stake, 1xBet, and Battery Bet.

'Hours Don't Matter, What Matters Is The Outcome'

'Hours Don't Matter, What Matters Is The Outcome'

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2025

'If you really love your work and are good at it, it does not matter what is work and life.'

'Oracle Was Little Late To Cloud Game'

'Oracle Was Little Late To Cloud Game'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2025

'We also realised that locking customers to our Cloud was not fair to them.'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

'It's Like Being Handed A Formula 1 Race Car, But Choosing To Walk'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

'The choice is clear: We either embrace this transformation and cement our global leadership, or hesitate, lose ground, and fade into irrelevance.'

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

IT attrition rate is expected to be around 12% to 13% this year.

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Love is in the Air. And So Are Scams

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

While millions turn to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to find love, new McAfee India research reveals an alarming rise in AI-driven scams, fraudulent dating apps, and deepfake.

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

Technology is rapidly reshaping industries that have long been rooted in tradition, driving a wave of innovation that is transforming everything from finance, banking, steel to manufacturing.

'How Am I Supposed To Get A Job?'

'How Am I Supposed To Get A Job?'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2025

'Our phones are taken away as we enter the room.' 'They are just asking us to sign without any discussion. If you ask for a discussion, they say, 'Sign first'.'

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2025

'There is need for India-specific pricing.' 'Google, Microsoft and others also have different pricing.' 'It is important for OpenAI to think on these lines as the global pricing may not work in the Indian context.'