Somesh Jha &Amp; Anusha Soni

Stories by Somesh Jha &Amp; Anusha Soni

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Reviving infra sector, a big challenge for Modi govt

Rediff.com   23 May 2014

The manifesto proposes to launch a Sagar Mala project to set up new ports and upgrading the existing ones and "stringing them together".

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Modi govt may not take quick steps on multi-brand retail

Rediff.com   20 May 2014

In a recent interview, Narendra Modi, set to take charge as prime minister in a few days, had said his government wouldn't roll back any policy in the sector.

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

The Kejriwals of Varanasi have spoken

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2014

As many as seven retail shops on Lanka Road in Varanasi are owned and run by the extended family of the Kejriwals in the holy town.

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start with

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, last month urged small traders to compete with foreign retail chains through e-commerce.

Modi and Rahul are our main targets: Arvind Kerjiwal

Modi and Rahul are our main targets: Arvind Kerjiwal

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has made it abundantly clear that he would contest against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi from Varanasi.

Why staff of big firms are likely to lose PF tax benefits from April 2014

Why staff of big firms are likely to lose PF tax benefits from April 2014

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2014

Employees of around 150 firms may lose out on PF benefits as their companies failed to get an exemption certificate from the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

CAG report raps Railways

CAG report raps Railways

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2014

CAG says Railways lost about Rs 4,300 crore in 2008-2012 because of improper documentation.

Somnath Bharti: Battling controversies of the kind he was fighting against

Somnath Bharti: Battling controversies of the kind he was fighting against

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2014

A Supreme Court advocate and an Indian Institute of Technology Delhi alumnus, Somnath Bharti is convinced that he is today in a position to transform the judicial system of the country. Somesh Jha reports

End-season sales cheer retailers

End-season sales cheer retailers

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2014

Retailers and mall developers have seen 35-50 per cent growth in the first two weeks of the end-season sale.

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

AAP may turn to big donations for LS polls

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2014

The party will soon set up a team of around 500 members to increase funding.

Aam Aadmi Party hurries to put systems in place

Aam Aadmi Party hurries to put systems in place

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2014

As it takes the national ground, the party is examining what blend of tools and technology would work in both rural and urban parts, says Somesh Jha

Non-farm economic recovery elusive

Non-farm economic recovery elusive

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Little indication of growth surge in either industry or services till well into FY14.

Because the offline world is not enough

Because the offline world is not enough

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2013

E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2013

With over 200 brands and websites as participants this year, the Google Online Shopping Festival is turning bigger.

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

No early debt recovery for lenders on Airport Metro line

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2013

A consortium of 10 banks, led by Axis Bank, funded the Delhi Airport Express line.

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Luxury brands have to brace for high rent

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2013

Because of high rents in Mumbai and the response from Delhi, most luxury retail players want to expand in the capital.

AAP to reach out to Delhiites with 'AAP ki Kranti'

AAP to reach out to Delhiites with 'AAP ki Kranti'

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Social media-savvy party to metamorphose its mouthpiece for volunteers into a newspaper to reach out to all voters. Somesh Jha reports

Why strategic projects along border are in limbo

Why strategic projects along border are in limbo

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

India has planned 14 strategic railway lines in areas bordering China, Pakistan and Nepal, but most of these projects are stuck for want of funds. Anusha Soni reports

Taking Indian handicrafts online

Taking Indian handicrafts online

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2013

Though e-commerce opens a new world for the handicraft industry, empowering craftspersons still remains a real challenge.