Udit Prasanna Mukherji &Amp; Gargi Gupta In Kolkata

Stories by Udit Prasanna Mukherji &Amp; Gargi Gupta In Kolkata

Ganesha gets a global tag!

Ganesha gets a global tag!

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2007

Indian mythological figures and gods are being designed in porcelain, brass and crystal by leading international brands.

Raising funds for charity, in style

Raising funds for charity, in style

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2007

Kaaru is a collaborative enterprise including around 300 indigenous artisans from around India.

Net gains for the bargain-hunter

Net gains for the bargain-hunter

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2007

A rash of consumer-oriented Web sites comes up, hoping to ride the boom in net usage.

Retail: Luxury marketers come together

Retail: Luxury marketers come together

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2007

Retail: Luxury marketers come together to target the seriously rich Indian better.

Another new building? Environment at stake

Another new building? Environment at stake

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2007

It might not have sunk in as yet, but the frenetic building activity going on all over the country could have really serious environmental consequences.

Now, global recognition for Indian ads

Now, global recognition for Indian ads

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2007

The bag at Cannes this year may not have been heavy, but there's growing global recognition for India's advertising creatives.

The million buck home in Bangalore

The million buck home in Bangalore

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2007

Bangalore gets its very high-end and special real estate project.

Airport lounges still have a long way to go

Airport lounges still have a long way to go

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2007

Air travel may have become considerably easier in India, but airport lounges still leave a lot to be desired. Often, there is no space to stretch out for a nap or have a shower.

How about netting the dream house?

How about netting the dream house?

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

Real estate portals in India are on a roll, despite the relative slump in the market.

Now your dream house comes with fancy interiors

Now your dream house comes with fancy interiors

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2007

Developers of premium apartments luxury specifications in their high-end duplexes and penthouses -- central AC, bathtubs and jacuzzis in the master bedroom, even a lap-pool.

Indian designs make waves abroad

Indian designs make waves abroad

Rediff.com   23 May 2007

Ticket Design, an industrial design and product design consultancy firm in Pune, won a silver at the 20th International Excellence in Design Awards 2007 given away by Appliance Design magazine.

Haldia share transfer: IDBI drags CLB to court

Haldia share transfer: IDBI drags CLB to court

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2007

Lenders have thrown their hat into the Haldia Petrochemicals Limited case with Industrial Development Bank of India moving the Calcutta high court against the Company Law Board order on share transfer to the TCG firm.

Global brands in the city of joy

Global brands in the city of joy

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2007

The retail revolution in Kolkata is gearing up to house some of the biggest, most globally renowned brands.

Brand bug may bite kirana shops soon

Brand bug may bite kirana shops soon

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2007

Despite the onslaught from big retail chains, small kirana shops could get a lifeline from the Indian Institute of Packaging.

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2007

From a subsistence agrarian economy to a sound industrial economy is the slogan of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, while he advocates for Tata Motors small car project against all odds.

Pharma chains join the retail revolution

Pharma chains join the retail revolution

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2007

The sector is abuzz with activity as organised expansions gain momentum in the retail segment.

NHPC shortlists 5 merchant banks for IPO

NHPC shortlists 5 merchant banks for IPO

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2007

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, the central power utility, has shortlisted five merchant banks for its initial public offering likely to hit the market in first quarter of FY08.

West Bengal does IT

West Bengal does IT

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2007

But is there adequate demand for this abundance of IT office space set to hit the markets, especially with the three bandhs that took place in a single month, December?

CESC may buy mines abroad for Haldia project

CESC may buy mines abroad for Haldia project

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2007

Sources in the group said it was exploring the opportunities in Indonesia for acquiring coal blocks as well.

A food fiesta in malls

A food fiesta in malls

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2007

Biggies like Shopper's Stop and Pantaloons Retail have found their way to consumers' pockets through their stomachs.