T E Narasimhan And Viveat Susan Pinto

Stories by T E Narasimhan And Viveat Susan Pinto

For advertisers, old is now gold

For advertisers, old is now gold

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

60-plus men and women who live independent lives are becoming the cynosure of ad men's eyes.

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Ronald McDonald is smiling once again in Delhi

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

43 McDonald's outlets in New Delhi-National Capital Region were forced to down shutters following lapse of their eating-out or health licences in June.

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Of cricket and cars: MRF test drives a new brand

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

MRF test drives a new, more luxurious, brand.

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Fate of 169 McDonald's outlets hanging in balance

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

CPRL Board may meet this week to decide if the outlets in the north and east of India can be kept open till the matter is settled in courts

Rs 400 cr scam: CBI books 19 firms

Rs 400 cr scam: CBI books 19 firms

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2017

PNB officials entered into a criminal conspiracy with 19 accused companies, the FIR alleges.

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

Vikram Bakshi says the 169 stores will remain open, McDonald's says it will take steps to enforce termination.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

'Failure of launch was not PSLV's fault'

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Why did ISRO's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket fail during its 41st flight?

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Ganpati, Durga, Lakshmi to the rescue of India Inc!

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2017

Brands in India are finding newer, more innovative ways to engage with a wider audience during festivals. But they still have a long way to go before they match global campaigns.

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

'Will criticise Rajinikanth if joins politics'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Ashok Leyland goes on a digital drive

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2017

Leyland expects the digital drive to help tap its in-house strength as well as segments such as passenger cars and two-wheelers.

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2017

On Tuesday, Bajaj Electricals extended its brand licence agreement with UK-based kitchen appliances major Morphy Richards, launching a new range of products. Chairman & managing director Shekhar Bajaj, cousin of industrialist Rahul Bajaj, tells Viveat Susan Pinto the company will increasingly focus its attention on its consumer products business.

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Why rising rupee is a big headache for India's garments industry

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2017

India-made garments have the largest pie in US imports in H1

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Baahubali Effect changes how India makes movies

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

Several big budget movies, including one for Rs 300 crore on Karna and another Rs 1,000 crore movie based on Bhima, have been launched on the same model.

One mn bank staff to go on strike on August 22

One mn bank staff to go on strike on August 22

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

The strike call is over privatisation, mergers, and also due to write-off of corporate NPAs, criminalisation of willful default

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

'Women's cricket is witnessing a Chak De moment'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

Following the World Cup, companies queue up to sign Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2017

Chaayos, Chai Point target the millennial. Tea retail brands are personalising the brew and the experience; hoping to carve a distinct identity for their labels.

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

'I am here for a long time. I'm here to give them grief!'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2017

Piyush Pandey retiring? I'm not going anywhere, says O&M's South Asia executive chairman.

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Beware of false ayurveda ads on TV

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

Channels across the board from news to general entertainment, music and movies telecast half-hour to one-hour advertorials promoting these products, mainly during non-prime time hours