Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Stories by Vinay Umarji And T E Narasimhan

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Isro to partner with L&T, Godrej, HAL to build PSLV rockets

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2017

There is a huge spurt in demand to launch smaller satellites, those as light as 1 kg, with a lifespan of two to three years. But there aren't enough rockets to carry these, reports T E Narasimhan

Puzzle over 18% growth in readymade garment export to UAE

Puzzle over 18% growth in readymade garment export to UAE

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2017

Interestingly, none of the top large apparel exporting countries, including the US, saw any significant jump in shipment to the UAE

B-school placements see rise in stipends by 12-15 per cent

B-school placements see rise in stipends by 12-15 per cent

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2017

Most offers are coming from regular recruiting firms and sectors led by consulting, analytics, IT and finance.

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Surat set to get global diamond exchange in 3 years

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

Contract finally given for Rs 2,400-cr project, with GIFT City-like features

Indian coffee has 4 new brand ambassadors

Indian coffee has 4 new brand ambassadors

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

Coffee Board of India has signed on P V Sindhu, P Gopichand and Prabhas and Rana Daggubatti from the Baahubali star cast as brand ambassadors

Good news for engineering grads!

Good news for engineering grads!

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

Vinay Umarji reports on the IITs' latest move.

Sindhu & Gopichand lure India towards sport drinks

Sindhu & Gopichand lure India towards sport drinks

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2017

With a new campaign for Gatorade and renewed thrust on sports drinks, PepsiCo looks to make the most of the growing passion for fitness in the country.

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

The Hindu's owners demerge publishing business

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

Separate entity for publishing business of Kasturi & Sons Ltd to increase focus on publishing business; no plan to bring in external investors, says firm.

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.

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

India's bullet train dream set to pick up speed

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2017

Sabarmati railway station is the venue for the ground-breaking ceremony, be chaired by Modi and Abe, of the Rs 98,000-crore Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project.

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.

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 Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

The Man who can't see the Bigger Picture

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

Public expression of dissent and quitting a party is not new for Shankersinh Vaghela

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.