Surabhi Agarwal, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Stories by Surabhi Agarwal, Bibhu Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Vrishti Beniwal

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

GST: Centre plans 3-year compensation for states

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2014

States' demand for 5 years and Constitutional provision ruled out

Murthy will forever be known as Mr Infosys: Sikka

Murthy will forever be known as Mr Infosys: Sikka

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

Vishal Sikka talks about his chemistry with N R Narayana Murthy and about his plans to strengthen the leadership team.

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

India, US to develop a forum for easier FDI inflow

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

It came down from $1.94 billion in 2009-10 to $1.17 billion the next year and to $1.11 billion in 2011-12.

Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2014

Bezos wears it on his sleeve, Nadella keeps it quiet

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2014

All FIPB records will now be digitised; old and unnecessary files will be weeded out

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

He was number three in 1999 when the company was founded.

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

The government is currently also revising its MSIPS policy to extend its mandate apart from making it more investor friendly.

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Fast-forward Modi govt leaves babus huffing & puffing

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2014

Bureaucrats are finding it difficult to keep pace with Modi's working style -- from long work hours to faster clearance of files -- it is a telling tale in the corridors of power. Vrishti Beniwal finds out

Android One may not be a success in India

Android One may not be a success in India

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

Since most people in this segment might be using internet for the first time on their mobiles, user experience is important.

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Govt mulls reforms push in FY16 Budget

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

Some experts had said the Budget did not have much in terms of big ideas.

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

PM asks Jaitley to fast-track GST implementation

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

The state has extended its full support, provided its revenues are protected.

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Aadhaar card to Lord Hanuman a rare mistake: UIDAI

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2014

UIDAI claims 99.9% accuracy rate, says this incident makes up less than 0.1% of cases which slip through system.

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The government is working on the concept of a digital locker of sorts - an online repository for all certificates and documents issued to the citizens of the country.

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

How PM Modi keeps babus on tight leash

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2014

New Delhi bureaucrats, accustomed to leisurely lunches, golf in the afternoon and long weekends, have been shaken out of their somnolence, say authors. Fear and suspicion hang heavy over the red-sands.

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Farm growth: Govt, experts differ on impact of uneven rains

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Experts say it will make GDP growth target of 5.7-5.8% difficult to achieve, while ministries feel late resurgence will help in sowing of rabi crops.

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

GST logjam: Centre to take middle path on compensation, oil

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2014

Preparing legal framework to protect states from revenue loss.

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2014

After selling out to Google, the 27-year-old has now turned into an angel investor.

Modi effect: State FMs' foreign junket cut short

Modi effect: State FMs' foreign junket cut short

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leash on foreign junkets of his ministers and bureaucrats seems to have trickled down to states as well.