T E Narasimhan, Gireesh Babu &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

Stories by T E Narasimhan, Gireesh Babu &Amp;Amp; Shine Jacob

Petrol, diesel prices likely to go up again

Petrol, diesel prices likely to go up again

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

CARE Ratings, in a report, said it foresees an increase in the retail prices of petrol and diesel in the coming few days, depending on how the oil markets react in the reduction in supply from the cartel.

Railways to try out new signalling system

Railways to try out new signalling system

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2018

Electronic devices installed along tracks provide train signals to a computer fitted in the locomotive. If a driver goes over the designated speed, a dashboard in front of him gives a red alert sign at first. Even after this, if the train continues its journey, the train's brake is automatically applied.

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Railways to foray into education, convert hospitals to colleges

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2018

Railway hospitals will offer postgraduate courses for medical students.

In its 2nd coming, Nokia learns to play the game

In its 2nd coming, Nokia learns to play the game

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2018

To beat its rivals, Nokia has done what most Chinese brands did soon after they entered the Indian market. Tied up with a well-known Bollywood actor as endorser, associated with cricket and established fan engagement initiatives, reports T E Narasimhan.

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Why is Iran crude so important for India?

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2018

One of the major advantages of buying Iran crude is the additional credit period of 90 days that the country gives to India, compared to 30 days by other countries.

A peek into Cochin Shipyard's mega future plans

A peek into Cochin Shipyard's mega future plans

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2018

That includes the building of an anti-submarine warfare Corvette and an aircraft carrier for the navy.

Why it's not going to be a smooth ride for private oil retailers

Why it's not going to be a smooth ride for private oil retailers

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2018

As fuel prices surged in September, the government's decision to ask companies to cut price by Rs1 each on a litre of petrol and diesel came as a dampner for private players.

How India shopped online this festive season

How India shopped online this festive season

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2018

What sold the most this year? Beauty, toys and baby care, sports and fitness, television and large appliances, followed by fashion, says T E Narasimhan.

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2018

Social media teams ensure there is something new around the movie every few days and as the release date nears, every few hours.

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Indian Railways to get special track for high-speed trials

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2018

As the national transporter is planning to come out with semi-high speed routes where trains can clock an average speed of 160-200 kmph, dedicated testing becomes essential.

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

330,000 govt jobs up for grabs!

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2018

The railways, the country's largest employer, will be hiring 127,000 people in 2018-2019, for which 23.7 million are competing.

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2018

According to experts, Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP -- a sedan and hatchback -- are not only powerful and faster than every other car in the segment, but also in the segment above, including their peers Maruti Baleno RS, Volkswagen Polo and others.

All you want to know about green crackers

All you want to know about green crackers

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2018

The non-viability of green crackers may pave the way for e-crackers.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

SC verdict brings relief for Sivakasi's firework manufacturers

SC verdict brings relief for Sivakasi's firework manufacturers

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

About 1,070 units in Sivakasi can manufacture fireworks worth Rs 6,000-9,000 crore.

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Private players may now enter India's fuel retailing space

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

At present, India has 56,999 fuel outlets. Of those, only 6,276 are owned by private companies

Oil import bill for FY19 seen rising 42%

Oil import bill for FY19 seen rising 42%

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

The benchmark Indian crude oil basket is now estimated to average $77.88 a barrel for FY19, compared to the government's earlier estimate of $65 a barrel for the year and $56.39 for FY18

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Hyundai brings back Santro 3 years after shelving it

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

The car is expected to hit the road on October 23 and is being launched as Hyundai celebrates two decades in the country. Industry sources say that it will be priced at Rs 3,70,000 to stay competitive with its biggest competitors, Tata Tiago and Maruti Suzuki Celerio.

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2018

Colleges are witnessing more offers, with better salary packages. Median salary packages offered have improved over last year.