Make in India has big shortcomings when it comes to natural resources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he has asked soft drink makers like Pepsi to try and mix aerated drinks with 5 per cent fruit juice to help distressed farmers find a new market for their produce.
'In a nation where safety standards are the lowest in the world, why make compliance expensive?' asks Aakar Patel.
Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.
'I'll remember you as the face of joy for ever.' Sukanya Verma remembers the iconic Sridevi.
Not focussing on grassroot development over the years has led to the players learning the basics only late in their career, says national coach Stephen Constantine.
Anuj Rakyan, the entrepreneur behind Raw Pressery, has seen his business valuation grow 50 times in a little over 3 years. The sky is the limit, he tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar.
During her tenure, Facebook's users in the country have grown from 8 million to 138 million, making India its second largest market after the US
Mirza's gutsy image has helped her equal Nehwal's endorsement fee.
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.
While larger companies like Nestle India, Britannia and the like are often mentioned, some mid-cap companies are also expected to grow at a rapid clip.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
"I am a corporate story teller. I write stories that people can relate to," says Partha Basu, author of Mid-Career Crisis...why some sail through and others don't, in which he charts out a plan to tackle mid-career crisis and offers insights into how you can achieve success in your career.
Here's a pick of what Warrenn Buffett had to say over the weekend, and his annual 'Woodstock for Capitalists'.
Estimates suggest about $100 million has been poured into these companies and a lot more is still to come.
Brand ambassadors and their lackeys are busy opposing the idea of being held accountable, even though they are ready to take all the money, says Sunita Narain.
Indian-American elected officials, civil rights organisations and queers welcome the United States Supreme Court historic decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide for all Americans on Friday.
The government must engage with the advertising fraternity, clients and subject experts to formulate a set of guidelines for celebrities to follow, says Hemant Misra.
Relaunched and indigenous brands fare better in India.
Those in the business of films believe the timing of the sentencing could not have been worse
Begin with ITC. Larsen & Toubro, yes. ICICI and HDFC, yes again.
Some of the readings from athletes' blood tests leaked by a whistleblower for a report exposing suspected doping were so extreme they were 'downright dangerous', one of the experts cited in the report.
Calls grow for global athletics probe after widespread doping allegations.
'Shape up or ship out' message has been loud and clear across the new-age companies in the stressed market conditions
Digitally driven businesses have cut short the time to market significantly.
New players from India and abroad have caught the attention of brand managers.
Be heard without screaming; be visible without cluttering.
Greg Abel and Ajit Jain would be prime candidates
Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must
The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.
For the traditionalists, wars on Twitter and Facebook smack of immaturity.
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The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.
'At Snapdeal, our aim is to become the best-in-class technology company.'
US congressional leaders on trade and finance wrote to the US International Trade Commission calling for a second investigation into India's 'unfair' trade practices, detailing any changes under Modi.
The central government has said it will look into the matter.
Volkswagen mess costs Germany its strongest nation brand position.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
'After King Uncle and DDLJ, I had a dedicated mailbox at the post office, and would get so many fan mails from all over the world!' Pooja Ruparel, better remembered as Chutki, goes back in time.
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