Shubhomoy Sikdar And Sneha Bhattacharjee

Stories by Shubhomoy Sikdar And Sneha Bhattacharjee

Businesses that will suffer, or survive, post COVID-19

Businesses that will suffer, or survive, post COVID-19

Rediff.com   15 May 2020

Which sectors will bounce back fast? Which will lag? Has the consumer changed forever? Here are some answers.

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

They help volunteers 'volunteer'!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2020

Those In Need bridges the gap between volunteers and NGOs looking for the right candidates, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2020

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG Hector has sold nearly 13,000 units.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Addressing loneliness

Addressing loneliness

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2019

>Health Collective is building a safe space for conversations on mental health and illness.

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

For McDonald's, making a comeback won't be easy. Here's why

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2019

It is not easy for an FMCG brand to make a comeback if it has been out of consumer's reckoning for some time. Moreover, a protracted battle between the owners and then closure of a large number of outlets at one go might have sent some very negative signals to many, says Sneha Bhattacharjee.

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Fighting electoral malpractice in India

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2019

'ADR's success is its ability to remain non-partisan for a very long period, sheer professionalism and tenacity, and that makes it one of the good things to happen to our democracy.'

Why are exams destroying our children?

Why are exams destroying our children?

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2019

The examination season -- and results -- represent enormous pressure, both for students and parents.

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger car market helped its component makers grow as an industry all these years and hence, the exit from a segment is a jolt if not a big setback.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Click! Click! Photographing their way to success

Click! Click! Photographing their way to success

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2018

By teaching professional photography to the differently-abled, KnowDisability is helping them take charge of their lives.

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Worried about the air you are breathing?

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

Three IIT-M students have developed a smart air purifier that removes dust, pollen, pet dander, particulates and pollutants that cause us the most harm, like mould, viruses, bacteria and gaseous chemicals.

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Startups offer solutions to water problems

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2018

As India reels from a severe water shortage, startups have begun offering innovative ways to help people access safe drinking water.

How Everyuth plans to recoup lost ground

How Everyuth plans to recoup lost ground

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2018

Zydus Wellness looks for a wider berth in the country's burgeoning beauty market, redesigns and rebrands its flagship brand

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Plan to reduce air pollution in North India involves farmers in a big way

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2018

EY Foundation India and India Paryavaran Sahayak Foundation have come up with a cost-efficient and scalable solution. The project involves spreading awareness and driving usage of in-field straw management practices among farmers, to reduce the air pollution caused due to crop residue burning.

Leadership lessons from Thai cave rescue mission

Leadership lessons from Thai cave rescue mission

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2018

It was an unprecedented challenge that required meticulous planning, innovative solutions and quick action.

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Make in India, BMW's mantra to cut cost & grab marketshare

Rediff.com   1 May 2018

'Localisation saves a lot of time and cost for them. Keeping an eye on a long-term market, this is the best way these car-makers can build momentum for their brands.'

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

How 1 Indian woman's Saahas is helping women in 196 countries

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

This is the story of Kirthi Jayakumar.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.